Basilicum — 1 species
Botanical species in the genus Basilicum recorded in the PlantPeers database.

EdibleMedicinal
Basilicum polystachyon
Basilicum polystachyon
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the lowland tropics, where it is usually found at elevations below 600 metres. The plant grows best in areas with a distinct dry season. Once established, the seedlings grow rapidly.
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