Tulsi

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Ocimum tenuiflorum

TulsiEvergreen

Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum) is a herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family, native to India. Known for its fragrant blooms.

FamilyLamiaceae

GenusOcimum

NativeIndia

LifespanPerennial

Classification

KingdomPlantae

FamilyLamiaceae

GenusOcimum

SpeciesOcimum tenuiflorum

Binomial NameOcimum tenuiflorum

AuthorLinnaeus

Common NameTulsi

Life FormEvergreen

Growth HabitBushy, upright

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae

FamilyLamiaceae

GenusOcimum

SpeciesOcimum tenuiflorum

Binomial NameOcimum tenuiflorum

AuthorLinnaeus

Common NameTulsi

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.