Ocimum kilimandscharicum
Ocimum kilimandscharicum, commonly known as the Kilimanjaro basil, is a distinctive medicinal herb native to East African highlands. Belonging to the Lamiaceae family, this aromatic plant is prized in traditional medicine for its potent bioactive compounds, often utilized to treat respiratory ailments, digestive issues, and various inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Ocimum kilimandscharicum
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under 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 distribution across several regions of the African continent. In Northeast Tropical Africa, it can be found inhabiting the territories of Ethiopia as well as Sudan and South Sudan. Moving toward East Tropical Africa, its presence extends into the landscapes of Kenya. It is also commonly documented growing throughout the country of Uganda. Finally, the species completes its regional range within the borders of Tanzania.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ocimum kilimandscharicum has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Calcium, Camphor, Eugenol, Magnesium, Thujopsene.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Camphor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Eugenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Magnesium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Thujopsene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| camphor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carotenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorophyll | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ocimum kilimandscharicum has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antimalarial, Antioxidant, Digestive, Gastroprotective.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Digestive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ocimum kilimandscharicum has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus subtilis, Enterococcus faecalis, Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus subtilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Enterococcus faecalis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gram-negative bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gram-positive bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Streptococcus mutans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fungi | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| melanoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |