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| Identification |
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Genus
Ocimum
Species
basilicum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
"Magic" Thai basil
Siam queen
Thai sweet basil
Family
LAMIACEAE
Specimen number
S6921
Data source
CrscntBlm;MedPl p238;Frgnt p174;Frgnt p351
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Hiro's friend
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
4 inch pot
Garden location
Herb garden
Garden notes
The leaves of Ocimum basilicum have a mildly spicy aroma.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
carminative
antiemetic
sedative
galactagogue
antibacterial
Medicinal parts
Leaves
Flowers
Essential oil
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Essential oil should not be taken internally.
Medicinal notes
Ocimum basilicum has numerous traditional medicinal uses. Some of its many uses are: as a carminative, as an antiemetic, as a sedative and as a galactagogue. More uses are listed in the medicinal properties section. The leaves as well as the flowers and the essential oil are used in herbal preparations. Essential oil should not be taken internally.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
sweet. warmly fragrant; used in cooking
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Spicy
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Ocimum basilicum is a native plant in the natural environment and most likely originates from East Indies.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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