Ocimum grandiflorum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Becium grandiflorum

Sources: Wikidata

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Ocimum grandiflorum is characterized by its specific growth strategies and structural classifications within its ecosystem. This species exhibits a complex life form profile, primarily functioning as a phanerophyte, which indicates that its perennating buds are located well above the ground level on aerial branches. Additionally, the plant's developmental architecture can be categorized under the nanophanerophyte life form, suggesting that its woody parts or persistent buds remain relatively low in stature compared to larger phanerophytes. This combination of traits allows the plant to maintain its structural integrity and reproductive potential across varying seasonal conditions, utilizing its elevated buds to survive unfavorable periods while maintaining a specialized growth habit.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Ocimum grandiflorum is characterized by a shrub-like growth form that exhibits a woody structure. As a terrestrial plant, it functions as an independent organism, maintaining an independent lifestyle without any parasitic tendencies. In terms of its physical support, it is classified as a self-supporting plant, meaning it does not rely on other structures for climbing or attachment.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

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.

Cirsimaritin

1. Phytochemistry

Isothymusin

1. Phytochemistry

Thymusin

1. Phytochemistry

Preparations

Ocimum grandiflorum has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include diethylyl ether surface wash.

Diethylyl ether surface wash

1. Phytochemistry