Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Ocimum [1181]

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Family: Lamiaceae

family_ja: シソ

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description_en: Genus of 35 species of aromatic annuals and evergreen perennials and shrubs occurring in hot, dry scrub in tropical Africa and Asia. They have erect, usually branching stems, with linear to almost rounded leaves, borne in opposite pairs. The tubular flowers, usually in whorls of 6, are arranged in loose or dense spikes, and have small to large, occasionally brightly coloured bracts. Most species and cultivars have medicinal or culinary uses; O. basilicum (basil) and its cultivars are grown as culinary herbs. Grow as annuals in a herb or vegetable garden.

hardiness_en: Half hardy to frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 13°C (55°F) in early spring, or sow in situ in early summer.

pests_en: May be infested with aphids, and sometimes affected by mildew in hot, dry summers.

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comment_ja: バジル(basil，メボウキ)

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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