Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. n.° 20, 358 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002604
Common Names
- Euryops hypnoides
- Hypnoides Euryops
- Euryops
Description
Euryops hypnoides (also called Woolly Euryops, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and solitary flower heads with yellow disc florets and white ray florets. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Euryops hypnoides 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 headaches. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves are edible.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Euryops hypnoides has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Euryops hypnoides is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sandy soil mix. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section should be planted in a separate pot.
Where to Find Euryops hypnoides
Euryops hypnoides is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Euryops hypnoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Euryops hypnoides?
Euryops hypnoides
What is the common name of Euryops hypnoides?
Hypnoides Euryops
Where is Euryops hypnoides found?
Euryops hypnoides is found in the mountains of South Africa.
What type of plant is Euryops hypnoides?
Euryops hypnoides is a shrub.
What is the growth habit of Euryops hypnoides?
Euryops hypnoides is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height.
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,