Ocimum vihpyense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.J.Paton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Basil : 31 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253570
Common Names
- Vihpyense Basil
- Vihpyense Tulsi
- Vihpyense Sacred Basil
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Becium frutescens (Sebald) A.J.Paton [unknown]
- Becium grandiflorum frutescens Sebald [unknown]
Description
Ocimum vihpyense (also called Vihpy Basil, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is an annual herb, typically growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Americas, where it is found in lowland rainforests and on hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Ocimum vihpyense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ocimum vihpyense has white flowers with a purple tinge and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ocimum vihpyense is a small, annual herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It has small, white flowers and is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It is also tolerant of light frost. It can be propagated by cuttings or division.
Where to Find Ocimum vihpyense
Ocimum vihpyense can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.
Ocimum vihpyense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ocimum vihpyense?
Ocimum vihpyense
What is the common name of Ocimum vihpyense?
Vihpyense Basil
What is the natural habitat of Ocimum vihpyense?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-137136: Based on the initial data import
Alan James Paton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Paton' in the authors string.