Osbeckia

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Osbeckia chinensis, drawn by Osbeck
Osbeckia chinensis, drawn by Osbeck

Osbeckia is a genus of plants in the family Melastomataceae. It was named by Linnaeus for the Swedish explorer and naturalist, Pehr Osbeck (1723–1805).

Osbeckias are native to Eastern Asia - China, Japan, Malaysia and Australasia. Some species have been investigated as herbal remedies.[1] [2]

Selected species
  • Osbeckia aspera
  • Osbeckia australiana
  • Osbeckia chinensis
  • Osbeckia crinita
  • Osbeckia octandra
  • Osbeckia opipara
  • Osbeckia rostrata
  • Osbeckia rubicunda
  • Osbeckia stellata
  • Osbeckia zeylanica

[edit] References

  1. ^ Protection by Osbeckia aspera Against Carbon Tetrachloride-mediated Alterations in Microsomal Drug Metabolizing Enzyme Activity, Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Volume 52, Number 4, 1 April 2000, pp. 461-465(5).
  2. ^ Protective effects of Osbeckia octandra against paracetamol-induced liver injury, Xenobiotica. 1995 ep;25(9):1009-17.


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