Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
sessilifolia
ID:
388787

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Handb. N. Zeal. Fl. 1: 218 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388119



Common Names

  • Ourisia sessilifolia
  • Sessile Ourisia
  • Sessile-leaf Ourisia


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Description

Ourisia sessilifolia (also called Sessile-leaved Ourisia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to New Zealand and grows in alpine grasslands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Ourisia sessilifolia has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ourisia sessilifolia sub. splendida (L.B.Moore) Arroyo
Ourisia sessilifolia sub. sessilifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ourisia sessilifolia is white, bell-shaped, and fragrant. The seed is small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and yellowish-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ourisia sessilifolia 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 sessilifolia

Ourisia sessilifolia is native to New Zealand.

Ourisia sessilifolia FAQ

What are the common names of Ourisia sessilifolia?

Ourisia sessilifolia is commonly known as the Sessile-leaved Ourisia plant.

What are the growing conditions for Ourisia sessilifolia?

Ourisia sessilifolia prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

What is the average height of Ourisia sessilifolia?

Ourisia sessilifolia typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.

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:806613-1: 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].