What is the scientific name of Tulsi?

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  1. Azadirachta indica
  2. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis.
  3. Aloe barbadensis miller
  4. Ocimum tenuiflorum

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Option 4 : Ocimum tenuiflorum
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The correct answer is Ocimum tenuiflorum

Key Points

  • Ocimum tenuiflorum is the scientific name of Tulsi.
  • Ocimum tenuiflorum is commonly known as Holy basil.
  • Medicinal properties: antifungal, antibacterial, antioxidant, antipyretic, antiseptic, and anticancer.

Additional Information

  • Tulasi: Scientific Name: Ocimum tenuiflorum
  • Family: Lamiaceae
  • Origin:  north-central India
  • Chromosome Number: 2n = 36
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