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Ocimum tenuiflorum

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Ocimum tenuiflorum, commonly known as tulasi, tulsi, or holy basil, is an aromatic perennial plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is widely cultivated throughout the Southeast Asian tropics. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia and the western Pacific. This plant has escaped from cultivation and has naturalized in many tropical regions of the Americas. It is an agricultural and environmental weed.

FamilyLamiaceae
GenusOcimum
NativeHimalayan Region
LifespanPerennial; typically 2–5 years under tropical conditions

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Ocimum tenuiflorum.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderLamiales
FamilyLamiaceae
GenusOcimum
SpeciesO. tenuiflorum
Binomial NameOcimum tenuiflorum
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameTulsi Plant
Life FormHerb
Growth HabitHerb

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderLamiales
FamilyLamiaceae
GenusOcimum

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.