Ocimum L. (Lamiaceae) in Australia and Papua New Guinea

Authors

  • Barry John Conn National Herbarium of New South Wales

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7751/telopea20147790

Keywords:

Ocimum, Lamiaceae, Papua New Guinea, Australia, taxonomy

Abstract

A review of the genus Ocimum (Lamiaceae) in the Papua New Guinea and Australia reveals the presence of five species and the natural hybrid, Ocimum africanum. Ocimum caryophyllinum F.Muell. is reinstated for much of the Australian plants previously included in the widespread O. tenuiflorum L. The other species recognized for Papua New Guinea and Australia are O. americanum, O. basilicum and O. gratissimum. An identification key, brief descriptions and distribution maps are provided for these taxa. An enumeration of collections examined is included.

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Published

2014-08-11

Issue

Vol. 17: Elizabeth Brown Special Issue

Section

Articles