About Osbeckia hispidissima
Osbeckia hispidissima (Osbeckia hispidissima) is a herb 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 forests key identification features : hispid herb; leaves broadly ovate, hairy and five ribbed; connective with a pair of tubercles. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-July.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Osbeckia hispidissima
- Genus
- Osbeckia
- Family
- MELASTOMATACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Evergreen forests Key identification features : Hispid herb; leaves broadly ovate, hairy and five ribbed; connective with a pair of tubercles
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- October-July
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Melastomataceae
Melastome family
Osbeckia hispidissima belongs to the Melastomataceae family.
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