Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
388763

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nov.-Zel. 1: 197 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388095



Common Names

  • Macrocarpa Ourisia
  • Macrocarpa Ourisianthus
  • Macrocarpa Ourisianthus


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Description

Ourisia macrocarpa (also called Large-fruited 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 macrocarpa 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 macrocarpa sub. calycina (Colenso) Arroyo
Ourisia macrocarpa sub. macrocarpa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ourisia macrocarpa 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 macrocarpa 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 macrocarpa

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

Ourisia macrocarpa FAQ

What are the common names of Ourisia macrocarpa?

Common names of Ourisia macrocarpa include mountain foxglove and mountain ourisia.

What is the native range of Ourisia macrocarpa?

Ourisia macrocarpa is native to New Zealand.

What is the habitat of Ourisia macrocarpa?

Ourisia macrocarpa grows in alpine and subalpine grasslands and shrublands.

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806587-1: 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].