Synonyms: Geniosporum discolor; Ocimum anosurum; Ocimum arborescens (homotypic); Ocimum caillei; Ocimum dalabaense; Ocimum febrifugum; Ocimum frutescens (heterotypic); Ocimum gratissimum var. hildebrandtii; Ocimum gratissimum var. mascarenarum; Ocimum gratissimum var. suave; Ocimum gratissimum var. subdentatum; Ocimum guineense; Ocimum heptodon; Ocimum holosericeum; Ocimum paniculatum (heterotypic); Ocimum petiolare; Ocimum robustum (homotypic); Ocimum sericeum; Ocimum suave; Ocimum suave var. distantidens; Ocimum superbum; Ocimum trichodon (homotypic); Ocimum urticifolium (heterotypic); Ocimum villosum (heterotypic); Ocimum viride; Ocimum viridiflorum; Ocimum zeylanicum