Ocymum basilicum L.

Spice

Family: LABIATAE (LAMIACEAE)

Genus: Ocymum

Catalan common name: Alfàbega. Alfabeguera. Alfalga. Aufàbrega. Enfalga. Herba del mal prenyat.

Spanish common name: Albahaca.

General distribution (Phytogeography): Asia

Uses and properties: Aromatic. Medicinal. Perfumery.

Flowering time: JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Life-forms: Terophyte.

Habitats: Cultivated species. Garden plants. Cultivated specie.