Ocimum Species, Camphor Basil, Hoary Basil, Kilimanjaro Basil

Description:
Perennial
Strong camphor odor.
Perennial woody shrub, grows up to 1,2m.
Ovate leaves, bears crea...Read Moremy 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.

Has a strong, medicinal scent. Gray-green foliage. Not used for culinary purposes.