Status:
valid
Authors:
Arroyo
Source:
ksu
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 22: 451 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388117
Common Names
- Ourisia spathulata
- Spoonleaf Ourisia
- Spoon-leaf Ourisia
Description
Ourisia spathulata (also called Spatulate 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 spathulata 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 spathulata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ourisia spathulata 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 spathulata
Ourisia spathulata is native to New Zealand.
Ourisia spathulata FAQ
What are the common names of Ourisia spathulata?
Common names of Ourisia spathulata include mountain foxglove and mountain ourisia.
What is the native range of Ourisia spathulata?
Ourisia spathulata is native to New Zealand.
What is the habitat of Ourisia spathulata?
Ourisia spathulata 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:904816-1: 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].