Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erectus
ID:
29185

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Compton) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. n.° 20, 88 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028514



Common Names

  • Erect Euryops
  • Upright Euryops
  • Erect Daisybush


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Description

Euryops erectus (also called Erect Euryops, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, yellow flowers that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Euryops erectus is a drought-tolerant shrub with bright yellow daisy-like flowers. It is often used in gardens as a low-maintenance ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euryops erectus has small, yellow, daisy-like flowers with dark centers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have thin, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euryops erectus is a perennial plant that is best propagated through division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated in spring or summer.

Where to Find Euryops erectus

Euryops erectus is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape.

Euryops erectus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euryops erectus?

Euryops erectus

What is the common name of Euryops erectus?

African Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Euryops erectus?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-127558: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.
Robert Harold Compton (1886-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Compton' in the authors string.