Ocimum tenuiflorum L.

2&S
FLORA OF SURINAME
Nationaal Herbarium Nederland -Utrecht branch (U)
LAMIACEAE
Ocimum
tenuiflorum L.
Det.: Groenendijk, S.	2006
5.51 N, 55.11 W	Alt: 0-5 m
Suriname, Paramaribo, Suriname R, Paramaribo, Amsoistraat
50, Nieuw Charlesburg
garden
Shrub, cultivated around Hindu temple. Stems purple with white
hairs. Leaves have a strong smell. Cultivated from seeds brought
from India. Inflorescence purple, stamens purple, anthers dar
purple. Leaves offered during Hindu rituals.
Vernacular name: kali tulsie (samami), paarse tulsie
Andel, T.R. van
Pandit Madho; Rijpkema, H.R.
nr. 5580
24 April 2006
03784618