Status:
valid
Authors:
Manickam & Murugan
Source:
ipni
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. 25(3): 626 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158403
Common Names
- Osbeckia tirunelvelica
- Tirunelvelica Osbeckia
- Tirunelvelica Tree
Description
Osbeckia tirunelvelica (also called Tirunelveli Osbeckia, among many other common names) is a shrub, up to 2 m tall. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, and is found in evergreen forests, up to an altitude of 1000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Osbeckia tirunelvelica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Osbeckia tirunelvelica are white or yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate, with a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Osbeckia tirunelvelica is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they are well-rooted.
Where to Find Osbeckia tirunelvelica
Osbeckia tirunelvelica can be found in the Western Ghats of India.
Osbeckia tirunelvelica FAQ
What is the common name of Osbeckia tirunelvelica?
Tirunelveli Osbeckia
What type of soil does Osbeckia tirunelvelica prefer?
Well-draining, slightly acidic soil
What is the ideal temperature range for Osbeckia tirunelvelica?
65-75 degrees Fahrenheit
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,