Ocimum dhofarense
(Sebald) A. J. Paton
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Description
A shrub. It grows 2 m tall. The stems can be square. The leaves are opposite and oval. They are 2-8 cm long by 1.5-5 cm wide. There are teeth along the edge. The flowers are in erect spikes. They are in 2-6 flowered rings.
Edible Uses
The very sweet flower nectar is consumed.
Traditional Uses
The flower nectar is very sweet.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean plant.
Where It Grows
Middle East, Oman,
Synonyms
Becium dhofarense SebaldOrthosiphon comosus Baker
Also Known As
Hodem
References (1)
- 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 152 (As Becium dhofarense)
