About Ceylon Osbeckia
Ceylon Osbeckia (Osbeckia zeylanica) 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 moist places in scrub, deciduous- and moist deciduous forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-March.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Osbeckia zeylanica
- Genus
- Osbeckia
- Family
- MELASTOMATACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Moist places in scrub, deciduous- and moist deciduous forests
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- November-March
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Melastomataceae
Melastome family
Ceylon Osbeckia belongs to the Melastomataceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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