About Osbeckia cupularis
Osbeckia cupularis (Osbeckia cupularis) is a shrub belonging to the Melastomataceae family (Melastome family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, cymose/panicle flower clusters, berry/capsule fruit. It is typically found in evergreen and shola forests. It is native to India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-January.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Osbeckia cupularis
- Genus
- Osbeckia
- Family
- MELASTOMATACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Evergreen and Shola forests
- Native to
- India, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- November-January
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)

Botanical family
Melastomataceae
Melastome family
Osbeckia cupularis belongs to the Melastomataceae family.
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