Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viphyense
ID:
1416737

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.J.Paton

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Basil : 31 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429202

Common Names

  • Ocimum
  • Ocimum viphyense
  • O. viphyense

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Description

Ocimum viphyense (also called 'Viphy ocimum', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with white flowers that are arranged in a raceme. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Ocimum viphyense is used as a medicinal plant and for its essential oils. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ocimum viphyense has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocimum viphyense is a hardy perennial native to Southeast Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done by division of the rhizomes or by seed sowing.

Where to Find Ocimum viphyense

Ocimum viphyense is native to India and can be found in moist woods, meadows, and along streams.

Ocimum viphyense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ocimum viphyense?

Ocimum viphyense

What is the common name of Ocimum viphyense?

Viphy ocimum

What is the natural habitat of Ocimum viphyense?

It is found in dry and rocky areas in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Species in the Ocimum genus

Ocimum africanum, Ocimum albostellatum, Ocimum americanum, Ocimum amicorum, Ocimum angustifolium, Ocimum basilicum, Ocimum burchellianum, Ocimum campechianum, Ocimum canescens, Ocimum carnosum, Ocimum centrali-africanum, Ocimum circinatum, Ocimum coddii, Ocimum cufodontii, Ocimum dambicola, Ocimum decumbens, Ocimum dhofarense, Ocimum dolomiticola, Ocimum ellenbeckii, Ocimum ericoides, Ocimum filamentosum, Ocimum fimbriatum, Ocimum fischeri, Ocimum formosum, Ocimum forskaolii, Ocimum fruticosum, Ocimum grandiflorum, Ocimum gratissimum, Ocimum hirsutissimum, Ocimum irvinei, Ocimum jamesii, Ocimum kenyense, Ocimum kilimandscharicum, Ocimum labiatum, Ocimum lamiifolium, Ocimum masaiense, Ocimum mearnsii, Ocimum metallorum, Ocimum minimum, Ocimum minutiflorum, Ocimum mitwabense, Ocimum monocotyloides, Ocimum natalense, Ocimum nudicaule, Ocimum nummularia, Ocimum obovatum, Ocimum ovatum, Ocimum pseudoserratum, Ocimum pyramidatum, Ocimum reclinatum,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

Alan James Paton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Paton' in the authors string.