Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
crosbyi
ID:
388773

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cockayne

Source:
ksu

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 47: 113 (1914 publ. 1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388105



Common Names

  • Crosbyi Ourisia
  • Crosbyi Ourisianthus
  • Crosbyi Ourisianthus


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Description

Ourisia crosbyi (also called Crosby's 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 crosbyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ourisia crosbyi 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 crosbyi 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 crosbyi

Ourisia crosbyi is native to New Zealand and can be found in grasslands, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Ourisia crosbyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ourisia crosbyi?

Ourisia crosbyi

What is the common name of Ourisia crosbyi?

Crosby's Ourisia

What is the natural habitat of Ourisia crosbyi?

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

Leonard Cockayne (1855-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cockayne' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806577-1: 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].