Ocimum carnosum
Ocimum carnosum, commonly known as African basil, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical Africa. Renowned for its aromatic properties, this plant contains bioactive compounds used in traditional healing to treat respiratory ailments, skin infections, and digestive issues. It remains a vital resource in ethnobotanical studies and herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Ocimum carnosum
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Ocimum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ocimum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide presence across several key regions of Mexico. Specifically, it can be found growing throughout Mexico Central. Its range also extends into the diverse landscapes of Mexico Northeast. Furthermore, the species is distributed across the coastal areas of Mexico Gulf. Finally, it is documented in both the Mexico Southwest and Mexico Southeast regions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ocimum carnosum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ocimum carnosum has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antispasmodic, Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antispasmodic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |