Ocimum grandiflorum
Ocimum grandiflorum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Ocimum grandiflorum, is a fragrant medicinal plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Renowned for its aromatic properties, it is widely utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. This potent herb offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly through its diverse bioactive compounds and antioxidant activities.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Becium Grandiflorum
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ocimum grandiflorumSynonyms
- Becium grandiflorum
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is situated within 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 is primarily found within the diverse landscapes of the African continent. Its distribution begins in Northeast Tropical Africa, where it can be located in Eritrea. It also grows across the highlands and plains of Ethiopia within the same northern region. Moving southward, the species is also prevalent throughout East Tropical Africa. Specifically, its presence is documented in the territories of both Kenya and Tanzania.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ocimum grandiflorum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cirsimaritin, Isothymusin, Thymusin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cirsimaritin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isothymusin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Thymusin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cirsimaritin
- Phytochemistry
Isothymusin
- Phytochemistry
Thymusin
- Phytochemistry
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| diethylyl ether surface wash | Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |