A critical study on genus Ocimum of Dibrugarh District of Assam
The genus Ocimum belonging to family Lamiaceae with more than 160 species and is distributed mainly in Africa, Asia and America. The present study aims to characterize the morphological and anatomical traits of five species of Ocimum namely O. sanctum L. (purple variety), O. basilicum L., O. gratissimum L., O. americanum L., and O. sanctum L. (green variety) collected from the district. Variation of stomatal index and density were seen among all the species. O. sanctum L. is believed to be sacred or holy plant and has been widely used to treat fever, common cold, flu.
16 views • 12 slides