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Ocimum filamentosum

Ocimum filamentosum Forssk.
Ocimum filamentosum
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Ocimum filamentosum, a member of the Lamiaceae family, is a plant species native to various regions across Africa and parts of Asia. It was first described in 1775 by the botanist Forsskål. This species is found in countries such as Angola, Botswana, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, and Yemen.

Description

Ocimum filamentosum is part of the genus Ocimum within the Lamiaceae family, which includes a variety of aromatic and medicinal plants. Its geographic range spans multiple continents, indicating a wide ecological adaptability. The species is documented in numerous countries across sub-Saharan Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and South Asia. It was first formally described in 1775 by the Swedish naturalist Peter Forsskål. The plant's presence in such a broad range of environments suggests it may have diverse ecological roles and potential uses, though specific details on its morphology or applications are not provided here.

Distribution

Angola · Botswana · Djibouti · Eritrea · Ethiopia · India · Kenya · KwaZulu-Natal · Mozambique · Myanmar · Namibia · Northern Provinces · Saudi Arabia · Somalia · Sri Lanka · Sudan · Swaziland · Tanzania · Uganda · Yemen · Zimbabwe

Synonyms

Ocimum adscendensOcimum calycosumOcimum comigerumOcimum cristatumOcimum cyclophyllumOcimum exsulOcimum fissilabrumOcimum indicumOcimum knyanumOcimum polycladumOcimum pubescensOcimum rautaneniiOcimum stenoglossumOcimum verticillatumOrthosiphon adscendensPlectranthus indicusPlectranthus menthoidesBecium affine var. cyclophyllumBecium filamentosumBecium knyanumBecium knyanum var. diffusumBecium obovatum var. knyanum

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