Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elgonensis
ID:
5054

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mattf.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 59(4, Beibl. 133): 42 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004383



Common Names

  • Euryops elgonensis
  • Elgon Euryops
  • Elgon Daisy Bush


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Description

Euryops elgonensis (also called Elgon Euryops, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to East Africa and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Euryops elgonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euryops elgonensis is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euryops elgonensis is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Euryops elgonensis

Euryops elgonensis is native to East Africa and can be found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky areas.

Euryops elgonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euryops elgonensis?

Euryops elgonensis

What is the common name of Euryops elgonensis?

Elgon Euryops

What is the natural habitat of Euryops elgonensis?

It is found in East Africa, from Ethiopia to Kenya

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,

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