Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
coccinea
ID:
388778

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) Pers.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 2: 169 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388110



Common Names

  • Coccinea Ourisia
  • Coccinea Ourisianthus
  • Coccinea Ourisianthus


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Description

Ourisia coccinea (also called Scarlet Ourisia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Plantaginaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with leathery, dark green leaves and small, pinkish-white flowers. It is native to New Zealand and is found in rocky and alpine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ourisia coccinea is a flowering plant native to New Zealand and Australia. It is commonly used in gardens as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a range of ailments, including headaches, skin problems, and digestive issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ourisia coccinea sub. elegans (Phil.) Meudt
Ourisia coccinea sub. coccinea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ourisia coccinea is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ourisia coccinea is a small, evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, moist soil. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a sunny position until established.

Where to Find Ourisia coccinea

Ourisia coccinea is native to New Zealand.

Ourisia coccinea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ourisia coccinea?

Ourisia coccinea

What is the common name of Ourisia coccinea?

Scarlet Ourisia

What is the natural habitat of Ourisia coccinea?

It is native to New Zealand and grows in alpine and subalpine areas.

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

Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806574-1: 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].