Osbeckia ulotricha

In September 2026, scientists described Osbeckia ulotricha as a new flowering plant species from the Western Ghats.

  • The species belongs to the Melastomataceae family.
  • It was discovered in the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve of southern India.
  • The reserve spans parts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
  • The species grows in shola grasslands and tropical montane wet forests.
  • It occurs between 1,200 and 1,500 metres ....
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