Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Numer. List : n.° 4066 (1831)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219841
Common Names
- Osbeckia crinita
- Crinita Osbeckia
- Crinita Osbeckia
Description
Osbeckia crinita (also called 'Hairy Osbeckia', among many other common names) is a low-growing, perennial herb with small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is native to South and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, typically in elevations of up to 1,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Osbeckia crinita is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Osbeckia crinita has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Osbeckia crinita 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. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.
Where to Find Osbeckia crinita
Osbeckia crinita is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Osbeckia crinita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Osbeckia crinita?
Osbeckia crinita
What is the common name of Osbeckia crinita?
Hairy Osbeckia
What is the habitat of Osbeckia crinita?
Osbeckia crinita is found in moist forests and grasslands of the Himalayas
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,