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Ocimum x africanum

Family: Lamiaceae


What it is like

A herb.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Asia, Brazil, China, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Philippines, SE Asia, South America


How it is used for food

The leaves are used as a vegetable. They also are a spice.

It is cultivated.

Edible parts

Flowers, leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Dinguanzi

Synonyms

Ocimum basilicum var. anisatum Benth.; Ocimum x citriodorum Vis.; Ocimum x graveolens A. Br.; and others