Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asparagoides
ID:
57528

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 446 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000056857



Common Names

  • Euryops Daisy
  • African Daisy
  • Asparagus Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Jacobaeastrum asparagodes Kuntze [unknown]
  • Mikania asoaracoides lichtenst. ex Less. [unknown]
  • Mikania asparagoides Licht. ex Less. [unknown]
  • Othonna schlechteriana Dinter [unknown]

Description

Euryops asparagoides (also called Asparagus Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with bright yellow daisy-like flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Euryops asparagoides is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and its flowers are used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euryops asparagoides has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and a diameter of about 2 inches. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euryops asparagoides is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It is native to South Africa and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer. Division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Euryops asparagoides

Euryops asparagoides is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Euryops asparagoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euryops asparagoides?

Euryops asparagoides

What type of plant is Euryops asparagoides?

It is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Euryops asparagoides?

It is native to South Africa

Species in the Euryops genus

Euryops ursinoides, Euryops hypnoides, Euryops bolusii, Euryops elgonensis, Euryops mucosus, Euryops multifidus, Euryops brevipapposus, Euryops galpinii, Euryops tenuissimus, Euryops floribundus, Euryops namibensis, Euryops serra, Euryops gilfillanii, Euryops ciliatus, Euryops speciosissimus, Euryops othonnoides, Euryops ericoides, Euryops sulcatus, Euryops linifolia, Euryops transvaalensis, Euryops subcarnosus, Euryops erectus, Euryops euryopoides, Euryops ciliatus, Euryops virgineus, Euryops decumbens, Euryops integrifolius, Euryops discoideus, Euryops leiocarpus, Euryops chrysanthemoides, Euryops wageneri, Euryops annae, Euryops muirii, Euryops namaquensis, Euryops dentatus, Euryops microphyllus, Euryops tenuilobus, Euryops brevilobus, Euryops lasiocladus, Euryops virgatus, Euryops algoensis, Euryops pedunculatus, Euryops acraeus, Euryops linearis, Euryops asparagoides, Euryops zeyheri, Euryops evansii, Euryops anthemoides, Euryops gracilipes, Euryops linifolius,

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,