Ourisia simpsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simpsonii
ID:
388786
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.B.Moore) Arroyo
Source:
ksu
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 22: 462 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388118
Common Names
- Ourisia simpsonii
- Simpson's Ourisia
- Simpson Ourisia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ourisia simpsonii (also called Simpson's 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 simpsonii is a flowering plant native to New Zealand. It is a popular ornamental plant, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a range of ailments, including headaches, skin problems, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ourisia simpsonii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ourisia simpsonii is a small, evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, moist soil. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a sunny position until established.
Where to Find Ourisia simpsonii
Ourisia simpsonii is native to New Zealand.
Ourisia simpsonii FAQ
What are the common names of Ourisia simpsonii?
Common names of Ourisia simpsonii include mountain foxglove and mountain ourisia.
What is the native range of Ourisia simpsonii?
Ourisia simpsonii is native to New Zealand.
What is the habitat of Ourisia simpsonii?
Ourisia simpsonii grows in alpine and subalpine grasslands and shrublands.
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
Mary Therese Kalin Arroyo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arroyo' in the authors string.
Barbara Jo Moore (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.J.Moore' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:914347-1: 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].