It is considered to be endemic to Sri Lanka, where it is known as "Heen Bovitiya - හීන් බෝවිටියා"[2] in Sinhala language.

[4] The juice extracted from Osbeckia octandra leaves is an effective treatment for liver damage caused by Paracetamol poisoning[5] Osbeckia octandra is an erect plant that contains an erect stem from the upper surface of the soil level and a root system from the lower surface of the soil level.

Leaves are arranged alternatively around the branches to get the maximum amount of sunlight for efficient photosynthesis.

In the middle of the flower, pollen grains are present as yellow color parts.

Bovitiya flowers, leaves, stems and roots (almost all parts of the plant) are use in Ayurveda medications such as liver diseases and diabetes.