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Basilicum polystachyon

Musk Basil
Also known as: Basilicum polystachyon var. stereocladum Briq. +13 more
  • Basilicum polystachyon var. stereocladum Briq.
  • Lehmannia ocymoidea Jacq. ex Steud.
  • Lumnitzera moschata (R.Br.) Spreng.
  • Lumnitzera polystachyon (L.) J.Jacq. ex Spreng.
  • Moschosma dimidiatum (Schumach. & Thonn.) Benth.
  • Moschosma moschatum (R.Br.) Druce
  • Moschosma polystachyon (L.) Benth.
  • Ocimum dimidiatum Schumach. & Thonn.
  • Ocimum moschatum Salisb.
  • Ocimum polystachyon L.
  • Ocimum tashiroi Hayata
  • Perxo polystachyon (L.) Raf.
  • Plectranthus moschatus R.Br.
  • Plectranthus polystachyus (L.) Rchb.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or subshrub.

Basilicum polystachyon (commonly known as Musk-Basil) is an annual or shrub belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Australasia, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Australia, China, East Tropical Africa, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Northeast Tropical Africa, Papuasia, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Burkina, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, China Southeast, Comoros, Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Hainan, India, Ivory Coast, Jawa, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesser Sunda Is., Madagascar, Malawi, Malaya, Maluku, Mauritius, Mozambique, Myanmar, New Guinea, Niger, Nigeria, Northern Provinces, Northern Territory, Philippines, Queensland, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Is., Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Swaziland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Uganda, Vietnam, Western Australia, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
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