Ourisia melaspermioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melaspermioides
ID:
1137360
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
tro
Year:
Citation Micro:
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001136698
Common Names
- Ourisia melaspermioides
- Melaspermioides Ourisia
- Melaspermum Ourisia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ourisia melaspermioides (also called Melaspermia Ourisia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a sprawling habit and its leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be found in woodlands, thickets, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Ourisia melaspermioides is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used as a ground cover. It is known for its ability to tolerate cold temperatures and is also drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ourisia melaspermioides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.
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Ourisia melaspermioides can be found in the mountains of New Zealand.
Species in the Ourisia genus
Ourisia integrifolia, Ourisia modesta, Ourisia microphylla, Ourisia macrophylla, Ourisia macrocarpa, Ourisia lactea, Ourisia goulandiana, Ourisia glandulosa, Ourisia crosbyi, Ourisia confertifolia, Ourisia colensoi, Ourisia cockayniana, Ourisia coccinea, Ourisia vulcanica, Ourisia spathulata, Ourisia simpsonii, Ourisia sessilifolia, Ourisia prorepens, Ourisia remotifolia, Ourisia chamaedrifolia, Ourisia caespitosa, Ourisia breviflora, Ourisia alpina, Ourisia ruellioides, Ourisia biflora, Ourisia fragrans, Ourisia melaspermioides, Ourisia muscosa, Ourisia polyantha, Ourisia serpyllifolia, Ourisia fuegiana, Ourisia pygmaea, Ourisia pulchella, Ourisia cotapatensis,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-29200836: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.