Lamiaceae FAMILY

Ocimum minimum

Edibility

4/5

Medicinal

3/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Ocimum minimum is an aromatic, perennial plant growing around 30cm tall. It is cultivated as an annual in temperate zones. The plant is commonly grown for its edible leaves in warm temperate and tropical climates. It also has a range of medicinal uses, yields an essential oil and can be used as an insect repellent.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate; tropical

Native RangeE. Asia - southern India, Sri Lanka

HabitatLong cultivated, its original habitat is obscure[ 132 Title Fruits of the Earth. Publication Author Bianchini. F., Corbetta. F. and Pistoia. M. Publisher Year ISBN Description Lovely pictures, a very readable book. ].