Pink sage bush
Ocimum labiatum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Pink sage bush, scientifically known as Ocimum labiatum, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to Africa. Renowned for its aromatic, serrated leaves, it is widely used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory ailments, digestive issues, and skin infections. This potent plant serves as a vital natural remedy in herbalism.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Large Shellbush
- Scientific synonyms
- Orthosiphon Labiatus · Orthosiphon Amabilis · 4 more
Names
Common Names
- Large Shellbush
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ocimum labiatumSynonyms
- Orthosiphon labiatus
- Orthosiphon amabilis
- Nautochilus amabilis
- Nautochilus breyeri
- Nautochilus labiatus
- Nautochilus urticifolius
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 specifically 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 specific geographical distribution concentrated within the southern regions of the continent. In South Tropical Africa, its presence is notably recorded in Mozambique. Moving into Southern Africa, it can be found inhabiting the KwaZulu-Natal region. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout Eswatini. Finally, its range extends to the Northern Provinces within Southern Africa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Eswatini | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ocimum labiatum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-trans-Ozic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-trans-Ozic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(+)-trans-Ozic acid
- Journal of natural products
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ethanol extract | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |