Osbeckia
Osbeckia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Osbeckia, is a versatile genus of flowering plants belonging to the Melastomataceae family. Renowned for its vibrant blooms and diverse ecological roles, various species hold significant medicinal value. Traditionally, these plants are utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammation, wounds, and various systemic ailments.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
OsbeckiaDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across both the Indian Ocean and East Asia. Within the Western Indian Ocean region, it can be found inhabiting the islands of Mauritius and Madagascar. Its presence extends significantly into China, where it is documented in the South-Central territories. Additionally, the species is located in the southern coastal province of Hainan. Finally, it is also distributed throughout the Southeast regions of China.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar |
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
| China | Tibet |
| Eastern Asia | Japan |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Osbeckia 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
- Xenobiotica; the fate of foreign compounds in biological systems
Preparations
Osbeckia has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Osbeckia extract, aqueous extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Osbeckia extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aqueous extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Osbeckia extract
- Xenobiotica; the fate of foreign compounds in biological systems
Aqueous extract
- Journal of ethnopharmacology