Origin and distribution

Origin and distribution

    O. sanctum has wide distributions, covering the entire Indian subcontinent, ascending up to 1,800 Ocimumm in the Himalayas and as far as the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This plant-occupies a wide range of habitats.
    Area and production
    There is no published data on commercial production of O. sanctum in India. In Tamil Nadu, the crop is cultivated in about 200 hectares with an estimated production of 15 ton essential oil every year.



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