Ocimum ovatum

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A herb. The leaves are opposite and oval and have rounded teeth long the edge. The flowers are purple.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, South America (country/location of origin), Uruguay

How it is used for food

The leaves are used as a potherb.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Alfavaca, Satureja, Segurelha

Synonyms

Ocimum balansae Briq. ex Micheli; Ocimum hassleri Briq.; Ocimum tweedieanum Benth.; and others