Ocimum tenuiflorum Purple leaf ( 250 Seeds ) Botanical nomenclature: Ocimum tenuiflorum Purple leaf / Ocimum sanctum Common Name: Red Holy Basil, 'Krishna Tulsi' Family: Lamiaceae Origin: India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka Tulsi Krishna is an aromatic, sacred plant native to India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka. It is one of four main forms of Tulsi that are generally recognized and cultivated for religious and medicinal purposes. Tulsi Krishna is the specific variety grown in Hindu temples. It is a small shrub with purplish stems, olive/purple leaves with serrated edges and it bears small purple-pink flowers in summer. The leaves have a spicy pungent aroma that is used as incense and for flavouring. In temperate regions Tulsi can be grown as an annual - it prefers full sun and will do well in pots or window boxes. Pinch out flowering shoots regularly to extend the useful life of the plant.