Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxus
ID:
121040

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harv.) Burtt Davy

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1935: 569 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120369



Common Names

  • African Daisy
  • Euryops
  • Yellow Daisy Bush


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Synonyms

  • Gamolepis debilis Harv. [unknown]
  • Gamolepis pectinata natalensis Sch.Bip. [unknown]

Description

Euryops laxus (also called Slender Euryops, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to western North America, and grows in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Euryops laxus is used for its ornamental value in gardens, as a source of food for livestock, and as a source of fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euryops laxus is yellow, with a diameter of 2 cm. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euryops laxus is a perennial herb native to Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Euryops laxus

Euryops laxus is native to South Africa, where it grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Euryops laxus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euryops laxus?

Euryops laxus

What type of plant is Euryops laxus?

It is a perennial shrub

Where does Euryops laxus grow?

It grows 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-81635: Based on the initial data import
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.
Joseph Burtt Davy (1870-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burtt Davy' in the authors string.