Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
travancorica
ID:
161964

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bedd. ex Gamble

Source:
ipni

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1919: 404 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000161293



Common Names

  • Travancore Osbeckia
  • Travancore Strobilanthes
  • Travancoreleaf Osbeckia


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Description

Osbeckia travancorica (also called Travancore Osbeckia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 8 meters tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Osbeckia travancorica is used for its medicinal properties, as well as for its ornamental value in gardens. It has been used to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also known to have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Osbeckia travancorica has white flowers with yellow anthers and a long, slender calyx. The seeds are small, black and glossy, and the seedlings have ovate to elliptic leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Osbeckia travancorica is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water regularly and fertilize every few months.

Where to Find Osbeckia travancorica

Osbeckia travancorica is found in India, particularly in the Western Ghats of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Osbeckia travancorica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Osbeckia travancorica?

Osbeckia travancorica

What is the common name of Osbeckia travancorica?

No common name

What is the family of Osbeckia travancorica?

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,

References

James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
Richard Henry Beddome (1830-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bedd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:574203-1: Based on the initial data import