Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 3 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085613
Common Names
- Drege's Eumorphia
- Silver-leaf Eumorphia
- Dune Eumorphia
Description
Eumorphia dregeana (also called Drege's Eumorphia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has white flowers and grows in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Eumorphia dregeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural source of food for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eumorphia dregeana is a small yellow-green flower head with many tiny florets. The seeds are small and black, with a tuft of white hairs at the tip. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eumorphia dregeana is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Plant the cuttings in a well-draining soil mix and keep them in a warm, sunny spot. Water regularly and the cuttings should root within a few weeks. Once the roots have established, transplant the cuttings into individual pots and keep them in a sunny spot.
Where to Find Eumorphia dregeana
Eumorphia dregeana is native to South Africa, and can be found in the eastern and western Cape provinces.
Eumorphia dregeana FAQ
What type of plant is Eumorphia dregeana?
Eumorphia dregeana is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.
Where does Eumorphia dregeana grow?
Eumorphia dregeana is native to South Africa.
What are the benefits of Eumorphia dregeana?
Eumorphia dregeana has medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of ailments such as digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues.
Species in the Eumorphia genus
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,