Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petraeus
ID:
70215

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. n.° 20, 115 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069544



Common Names

  • Euryops petraeus
  • Silver Bush Daisy
  • Silver Daisy Bush


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Description

Euryops petraeus (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has gray-green foliage and bright yellow daisy-like flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Euryops petraeus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make herbal teas and infusions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euryops petraeus has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euryops petraeus is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to South Africa. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10 and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant once established.

Where to Find Euryops petraeus

Euryops petraeus can be found in South Africa.

Euryops petraeus FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Euryops petraeus?

Euryops petraeus prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What type of soil is best for Euryops petraeus?

Euryops petraeus prefers well-draining, sandy soil with a pH between 6.5 and 7.5.

How much sunlight does Euryops petraeus need?

Euryops petraeus prefers full sun, at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.

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-26363: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.