Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
davyi
ID:
119615

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bolus

Source:
gcc

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Trans. S. African Philos. Soc. xvi. 387 (1906).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118944



Common Names

  • Davy's Eumorphia
  • Davy's Eumorphia
  • Davy's Plume-grass


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Description

Eumorphia davyi (also called Davy's Eumorphia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and its stems can reach up to 40 cm in height. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is often found in grasslands and steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Eumorphia davyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge plant, and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eumorphia davyi is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eumorphia davyi is a perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can be sown in spring or autumn, but they need to be kept moist and cool.

Where to Find Eumorphia davyi

Eumorphia davyi is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and North Africa.

Eumorphia davyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eumorphia davyi?

Eumorphia davyi

What is the family of Eumorphia davyi?

Asteraceae

Where is Eumorphia davyi native to?

Australia

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-80251: Based on the initial data import
Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.