taxonomy:binomial :Osbekia zeylanica L.fFamily: MelastomaceaeOrder: Myrtales Series: CalycifloraeSub class: PolypetalaeClas: DicotsDistribution:In moist places near streams, Fond near the coast of Bay of bengal in Andhra pradesh of India. Limited to peninsular India and Sri Lanka.A beautiful herb found near the coast. Leaves, opposite, 3-nerved, Flowers terminal, in capitate heads, Flower tetramerous, perianth 4+4; stamens 8, anthers oblong, beaked, ovry 4 celled.
