Detailed Notes
It is a perennial erect shrub that can grow up to 3.5 metres tall and is characterized by its purple to pink four-petalled flowers. The plant thrives in moist soil and blooms between mid-September and January. It shows distinct morphological features, including unique leaf structure, flower arrangement, hypanthium shape and seed size, differentiating it from related species like Osbeckia rostrata. The species is named in honour of Assamese artist Zubeen Garg for his contributions to culture and nature conservation, highlighting Assam's rich biodiversity.