Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
alpina
ID:
388811

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp. & Endl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 1: 3 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388143



Common Names

  • Ourisia alpina
  • Alpine Ourisia
  • Alpine-leaf Ourisia


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Synonyms

  • Ourisia alpina alpina [unknown]

Description

Ourisia alpina (also called Alpine Ourisia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to New Zealand and grows in alpine grasslands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Ourisia alpina is a flowering plant native to New Zealand. It is a popular ornamental plant, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a range of ailments, including headaches, skin problems, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ourisia alpina has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ourisia alpina is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Ourisia alpina

Ourisia alpina can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and France.

Ourisia alpina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ourisia alpina?

Ourisia alpina

What is the common name of Ourisia alpina?

Alpine Ourisia

What type of plant is Ourisia alpina?

Shrub

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806566-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].