Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
melastomacea
ID:
161919

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bakh.f.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Contr. Melastom. : 51 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000161248



Common Names

  • Melastome Osbeckia
  • Melastome Strobilanthes
  • Melastomaleaf Osbeckia


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Description

Osbeckia melastomacea (also called 'Melastome Osbeckia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and fruits. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands, and is found in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Osbeckia melastomacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Osbeckia melastomacea is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Osbeckia melastomacea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Osbeckia melastomacea

Osbeckia melastomacea is native to India and can be found in moist and shady areas.

Osbeckia melastomacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Osbeckia melastomacea?

Osbeckia melastomacea

What is the common name of Osbeckia melastomacea?

No common name

What is the family of Osbeckia melastomacea?

Melastomataceae

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,