Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microphyllus
ID:
41539

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Compton) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. n.° 20, 175 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040868



Common Names

  • Euryops Microphyllus
  • Microphyllus Euryops
  • Microphyllus Daisy


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Description

Euryops microphyllus (also called small-leaved euryops, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in grasslands, shrublands, and woodlands, and can reach up to 1 meter in height.

Uses & Benefits

Euryops microphyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euryops microphyllus is yellow and daisy-like. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euryops microphyllus is a shrub native to South Africa. It grows to a height of up to 1.5 m and prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny spot and lightly covered. Cuttings should be taken in spring or autumn and rooted in a sandy medium.

Where to Find Euryops microphyllus

Euryops microphyllus is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Euryops microphyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euryops microphyllus?

Euryops microphyllus

What is the common name of Euryops microphyllus?

Small-leaved Euryops

What is the natural habitat of Euryops microphyllus?

Euryops microphyllus is native to 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-139521: 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.