Osbeckia aspera
Osbeckia aspera, commonly known as the rough osbeckia, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is traditionally used in folk medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues. This plant holds significant botanical importance for its diverse bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Osbeckia aspera
- Family: Melastomataceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Melastomataceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Osbeckia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Osbeckia aspera, is known by various regional names across different linguistic landscapes. In English, it is commonly referred to as the rough osbeckia, while in Hindi, it is known as kanchari. Moving to other regional languages, it is called kanchari in Bengali and kanchari in Odia. In the southern parts of India, it is known as kanchari in Telugu, kanchari in Kannada, and kanchari in Malayalam.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Osbeckia aspera, utilizes its mature leaves as a significant component in traditional medicinal practices. These leaves are characterized by their distinct texture and venation, serving as the primary part of the plant harvested for their therapeutic properties. In various herbal remedies, the mature leaves are often employed to address various ailments, showcasing the functional importance of this specific botanical structure in the plant's overall medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| mature leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Osbeckia aspera has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Osbeckia aspera has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include liver disease.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| liver disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |