Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ericoides
ID:
19059

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. n.° 20, 345 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018388



Common Names

  • Euryops Daisy
  • Golden Daisy Bush
  • Ericoid Euryops


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Synonyms

  • Gamolepis ericoides Less. [unknown]
  • Othonna ericoides L.f. [unknown]
  • Psilothamnus adpressifolius DC. [unknown]
  • Gamolepis ericoides ericoides [unknown]

Description

Euryops ericoides (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has bright yellow daisy-like flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Euryops ericoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euryops ericoides is yellow and daisy-like, with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euryops ericoides is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept at a temperature of 18-21°C (64-70°F). The cuttings should be taken from healthy plants in early spring and rooted in a light soil mix. The rooted cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are ready to be transplanted.

Where to Find Euryops ericoides

Euryops ericoides is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands and meadows.

Euryops ericoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euryops ericoides?

Euryops ericoides

What type of plant is Euryops ericoides?

Euryops ericoides is a shrub.

Where is Euryops ericoides found?

Euryops ericoides is found in 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-117778: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.