Ocimum
Synonyms
Ocimum gratissimum
Ocimum gratissimums
Ocimums
gratissimum, Ocimum
A plant genus of the family Lamiaceae which occurs in tropical and warm temperate regions worldwide. It includes the aromatic herb OCIMUM BASILICUM (Sweet Basil) and the MEDICINAL PLANT Ocimum tenuiflorum (Holy Basil).