Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
capitata
ID:
1083944

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. ex Naudin

Source:
tro

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. sér. 3, 14: 68. 1850

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083282



Common Names

  • Osbeckia capitata
  • Headed Osbeckia
  • Headed Box Osbeckia


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Uses & Benefits

Osbeckia capitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has medicinal uses as well, such as treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Osbeckia capitata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Osbeckia capitata is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. For best results, water regularly and fertilize every few months.

Where to Find Osbeckia capitata

Osbeckia capitata is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests and disturbed habitats.

Species in the Osbeckia genus

Osbeckia tirunelvelica, Osbeckia australiana, Osbeckia aspericaulis, Osbeckia buxifolia, Osbeckia dolichophylla, Osbeckia ericoides, Osbeckia gracilis, Osbeckia lanata, Osbeckia melastomacea, Osbeckia moonii, Osbeckia parvifolia, Osbeckia rheedei, Osbeckia setoso-annulata, Osbeckia thorelii, Osbeckia walkeri, Osbeckia nayarii, Osbeckia abrahamii, Osbeckia cochinchinensis, Osbeckia octandra, Osbeckia bicolor, Osbeckia aspera, Osbeckia brachystemon, Osbeckia mehrana, Osbeckia reticulata, Osbeckia muralis, Osbeckia virgata, Osbeckia wynaadensis, Osbeckia chinensis, Osbeckia capitata, Osbeckia opipara, Osbeckia rostrata, Osbeckia nepalensis, Osbeckia crinita, Osbeckia rubicunda, Osbeckia nutans, Osbeckia stellata, Osbeckia leschenaultiana, Osbeckia zeylanica, Osbeckia travancorica, Osbeckia capitata, Osbeckia auricola, Osbeckia drepanosepala, Osbeckia heteranthera, Osbeckia saddlepeakensis, Osbeckia lanceolata, Osbeckia pendulifolia, Osbeckia sinensis, Osbeckia wightiana, Osbeckia luzoniensis, Osbeckia capitata,

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20305210: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Charles Victor Naudin (1815-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Naudin' in the authors string.
IPNI Record: 77308718-1: Added by the Nov 2022 IPNI import.