The genus Osbeckia (Melastomataceae) in India

Prashob P.* & Sibichen M. Thomas

Published on : 31-Dec-2019

DOI : https://dx.doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2019.29.4.01

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Abstract

The genus Osbeckia L. comprises about 50 species worldwide, is principally Asiatic in distribution. The genus is represented by 23 species and 4 varieties under four sections in India. The main centers of endemism are in Eastern Himalayas and the Western Ghats. A taxonomic treatment of Osbeckia in India is presented here with morphological descriptions, geographic distribution, notes, photo plates and identification key for sections, species and infra-specific taxa. Seven names are lectotypified and eight names are synonymised.