Plant Information
Common Name: BASIL - CAMPHOR
Scientific Name: Ocimum kilimandscharicum
Alternative Names: Fever Plant, African Basil
Scientific Name: Ocimum kilimandscharicum
Alternative Names: Fever Plant, African Basil
N/A
R95.00
Description
- Perennial
- Strong camphor odor.
- Perennial woody shrub, grows up to 1,2m.
- Ovate leaves, bears creamy white flowers.
- Full sun, well drained soil.
- Frost tender, but will grow out again in spring.
- Can take heavy pruning.
- Very stately plant in the herb garden.
- Can also grow in a big container.
Culinary Uses
- Too strong a flavor for culinary use.
Parts Used
- Leaves and seeds.
Medicinal Uses. It is said that
- Internally for malaria and other feverish infections.
- Stomach aches.
Other Uses
- Leaves and seeds: repel insects, especially mosquitoes.
- Leaves - in sachets to protect woolens.
- Commercial source of camphor.
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