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Ocimum obovatum

Ocimum obovatum
Common names: cat's whiskers ( Eng. ); katsnor (Afr.); Idada, Iziba, Ufukuzela, Umathanjane (Zulu)
Family: Lamiaceae

... to pale mauve flowers appear from September to February. Ocimum obovatum plants are commonly found growing in ... asteris, L. tantalus, L. ignota and Eurychrysops dolorosa. Ocimum Plants seem to grow in a wide variety of soil types ... It is a good candidate for a water-wise garden too. Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth. subsp. obovatum var. ...

04 / 07 / 2005 | T Mukoma | Lowveld NBG
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Ocimum labiatum

Ocimum labiatum
Common names: pink sage bush, shell bush (Eng.); pienksalie (Afr.)
Family: Lamiaceae

... provinces of South Africa and further into Zimbabwe. Ocimum Ocimum labiatum is a very popular garden plant as it is hardy ... is a reference to the prominent lips of the flower. Ocimum labiatum belongs to the  very large, internationally ...

17 / 12 / 2001 | Andrew Hankey | Walter Sisulu NBG
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