Ocimum basilicum var. basilicum
Ocimum basilicum var. basilicum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Ocimum basilicum var. basilicum, is the quintessential sweet basil, a cornerstone of culinary and medicinal traditions. Renowned for its aromatic essential oils, this plant offers potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, making it a valuable natural remedy for digestive health and stress reduction worldwide.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Plectranthus Barrelieri · Ocimum Basilicum Var. Thyrsiflorum · 31 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ocimum basilicum var. basilicumSynonyms
- Plectranthus barrelieri
- Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflorum
- Ocimum basilicum var. bullatum
- Ocimum basilicum var. album
- Ocimum basilicum var. vulgare
- Ocimum basilicum var. viridicrispum
- Ocimum basilicum var. violocrispum
- Ocimum basilicum var. majus
- Ocimum basilicum var. glabratum
- Ocimum basilicum var. difforme
- Ocimum basilicum var. purpurascens
- Ocimum basilicum var. densiflorum
- Ocimum album
- Ocimum anisatum
- Ocimum barrelieri
- Ocimum bullatum
- Ocimum caryophyllatum
- Ocimum citrodorum
- Ocimum chevalieri
- Ocimum ciliare
- Ocimum ciliatum
- Ocimum cochleatum
- Ocimum dentatum
- Ocimum hispidum
- Ocimum integerrimum
- Ocimum laxum
- Ocimum lanceolatum
- Ocimum medium
- Ocimum nigrum
- Ocimum simile
- Ocimum thyrsiflorum
- Ocimum basilicum var. violaceum
- Ocimum basilicum var. pelvifolium
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Ocimum. Specifically, this variety is known as Ocimum basilicum var. basilicum.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Ocimum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of presence across several European regions. In Northern Europe, its distribution can be observed within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, it is commonly found in Germany. The species also populates Southeastern Europe, specifically within the territories of Bulgaria and Romania. Finally, its range extends into Eastern Europe, reaching as far as South European Russia.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Ocimum basilicum var. basilicum has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- International journal of clinical pharmacology and therapeutics
Chemicals
Ocimum basilicum var. basilicum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include MeOH.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| MeOH | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
MeOH
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
Preparations
Ocimum basilicum var. basilicum has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include MeOH extract, leaf extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Meoh extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Meoh extract
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
Leaf extract
- International journal of clinical pharmacology and therapeutics