Osbeckia aspera
Osbeckia aspera · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Osbeckia aspera, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to various tropical regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, it possesses significant therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. Often used to treat skin ailments and digestive issues, this plant remains a vital resource in ethnomedical practices worldwide.
- Family
- Melastomataceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Osbeckia Aspera Var. Kleinii · Melastoma Asperum · 9 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Osbeckia asperaSynonyms
- Osbeckia aspera var. kleinii
- Melastoma asperum
- Osbeckia lawsonii
- Asterostoma aspera
- Asterostoma kleinii
- Osbeckia aspera var. courtallensis
- Osbeckia kewensis
- Osbeckia kleinii
- Osbeckia minor
- Osbeckia courtallensis
- Melastoma asperum
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed in the order Myrtales and the family Melastomataceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Osbeckia, specifically as the species Osbeckia aspera.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Melastomataceae |
| Genus | Osbeckia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the Indian Subcontinent. It is naturally found growing across the diverse landscapes of India. Additionally, the species can be located throughout the various regions of Bangladesh. Its presence also extends to the island nation of Sri Lanka. Consequently, its habitat is primarily restricted to these interconnected South Asian territories.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Osbeckia aspera has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Activities
Osbeckia aspera has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hepatoprotective.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatoprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Hepatoprotective
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Conditions
Osbeckia aspera has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include liver disease.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Liver disease | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Liver disease
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Preparations
Osbeckia aspera has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous extracts of the mature leaves.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Aqueous extracts of the mature leaves | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Aqueous extracts of the mature leaves
- Journal of ethnopharmacology