Holy Basil - Plant Information

Ocimum tenuiflorum

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The holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) is generally described as a Perennial Forb or herb. This Dicot (dicotyledon) is not native to the U.S. (United States) .

The Holy Basil may be available from nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors.

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Plant Name Synonyms

Ocimum sanctum

USDA Plant Status

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Plant Distribution

Holy Basil can be found in Puerto Rico (PR)

Taxonomy

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Common Characteristics	Data for Holy Basil
Plant Basics
Category	Dicot
General Type	Forb/herb
Growth Rate	–
Growth Period	–
Growth Duration	Perennial
Lifespan	–
Plant Nativity	Introduced to U.S.
Commercial Availability	–

Source: USDA, NRCS, PLANTS Database, plants.usda.gov.
National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA