Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
1243391

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
tro

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 2: 116 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001242729



Common Names

  • Pulchella Ourisia
  • Ourisia Pulchella
  • Pretty Ourisia


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Description

Ourisia pulchella (also called Beautiful Ourisia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and toothed leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in meadows and along streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Ourisia pulchella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for making rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ourisia pulchella are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small with thin stems and oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ourisia pulchella is a low-growing perennial that is native to New Zealand. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division or seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a seedbed outdoors.

Where to Find Ourisia pulchella

Ourisia pulchella is native to New Zealand and can be found in the regions of Otago, Canterbury, and Southland.

Ourisia pulchella FAQ

What type of plant is Ourisia pulchella?

Ourisia pulchella is a type of perennial herb.

Where does Ourisia pulchella grow?

Ourisia pulchella is native to New Zealand.

What are the care requirements for Ourisia pulchella?

Ourisia pulchella prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

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

Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806604-1: 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].