Ocimum angustifolium

Ocimum angustifolium belongs to the genus Ocimum within the Lamiaceae family, commonly known as the mint family. This species is found in a range of African countries, including Angola, Botswana, Free State, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The species was first formally described in 1848 by the botanist Benth. As part of the Lamiaceae family, it shares characteristics typical of this group, such as aromatic leaves and a square stem. Its distribution across various African regions suggests it is adapted to a range of environmental conditions within its native habitat.