Ocimum forskolei
Benth.
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Description
A tropical herb in the Lamiaceae family (mint family) with edible leaves, flowers, and nectar.
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Edible Uses
The leaves, flowers, and nectar are edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Middle East, Oman,
Notes
It is an unresolved name in The Plant List.
Also Known As
Kurutattita
References (5)
- Addis, G., Asfaw, Z & Woldu, Z., 2013, Ethnobotany of Wild and Semi-wild Edible Plants of Konso Ethnic Community, South Ethiopia. Ethnobotany Research and Applications. 11:121-141
- Addis, G., et al, 2013, The Role of Wild and Semi-wild Edible Plants in Household Food Sovereignty in Hamer and Konso Communities, South Ethiopia. Ethnobotany Research & Applications. 11:251-271
- Lulekal, E., et al, 2011, Wild edible plants in Ethiopia: a review on their potential to combat food insecurity. Afrika Focus - Vol. 24, No 2. pp 71-121
- Miller, A. G., Morris, M. & Stuart-Smith, S., 1988, Plants of Dhofar. The Southern Region of Oman, Traditional, Economic and Medicinal Uses. Sultanate of Oman. p 156
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
