Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
lactea
ID:
388766

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cockayne & Allan

Source:
ksu

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 49: 128 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388098



Common Names

  • Lactea Ourisia
  • Lactea Ourisianthus
  • Lactea Ourisianthus


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Description

Ourisia lactea (also called Milky 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 lactea is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant and is also known to be a good source of food for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ourisia lactea sub. drucei (B.J.Moore) Arroyo
Ourisia lactea sub. lactea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ourisia lactea is white, bell-shaped, and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are slender, with a few small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ourisia lactea is a perennial shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Ourisia lactea

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

Ourisia lactea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ourisia lactea?

Ourisia lactea

What is the common name of Ourisia lactea?

Milky Ourisia

What is the natural habitat of Ourisia lactea?

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

Harry Allan (1882-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Allan' in the authors string.
Leonard Cockayne (1855-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cockayne' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806585-1: 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].