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Basilicum polystachyon
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Basilicum polystachyon

Basilicum polystachyon

Edibility
2/5
Medicinal
2/5

Safety & Hazards

Some people lack tolerance for the internal use of this plant, and develop sores in the mouth[1].

Cultivation Details

HabitAnnual/Perennial
Growth—

A plant of the lowland tropics, where it is usually found at elevations below 600 metres[1]. The plant grows best in areas with a distinct dry season[1]. Once established, the seedlings grow rapidly[1]. They start branching when they have reached a height of about 40cm[1]. A shallow rooted plant[1]. Plants can be in flower all year round[1].

Propagation

Seed - Cite as: Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2026-02-19. <tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Basilicum+polystachyon>

Pollinators

Data unavailable

References

  1. [1]Plant Resources of Southeast Asia — http://proseanet.org/ ↩︎Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.