Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cotapatensis
ID:
1272623

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meudt & S.Beck

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Lundellia 6: 97 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001271961



Common Names

  • Ourisia
  • Cotapatensis
  • Mountain Bells


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Description

Ourisia cotapatensis (also called 'Cotapatensis Ourisia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub found in the Southern Hemisphere. It is a small, evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to South America, and is commonly found in open, sunny habitats such as meadows, grasslands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Ourisia cotapatensis is a species of plant that is used in traditional African medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ourisia cotapatensis has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ourisia cotapatensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated through stem cuttings or division. To propagate through stem cuttings, cut a stem just below a node and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot filled with moist soil and keep it in a warm, humid environment. To propagate through division, carefully separate the plant into two or more parts and replant each part in a separate pot. Water regularly and keep in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Ourisia cotapatensis

Ourisia cotapatensis is native to South America and can be found in moist woodlands.

Ourisia cotapatensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ourisia cotapatensis?

Ourisia cotapatensis

What is the family of Ourisia cotapatensis?

Plantaginaceae

What is the common name of Ourisia cotapatensis?

Cotapata Ourisia

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

Stephan Georg Beck (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Beck' in the authors string.
Heidi Meudt (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meudt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60429574-2: 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].