Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
proteoides
ID:
1035490

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Nord. & V.R.Clark

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 75(1): 149 (-150, 147; fig. 3 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034828



Common Names

  • Euryops proteoides
  • Proteoid Euryops
  • Proteoides Euryops


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Description

Euryops proteoides (also called 'Protea Daisy', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It typically grows up to 2 m tall and has a rounded crown with small, lobed leaves. It grows in dry, open areas, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Euryops proteoides is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Euryops proteoides has small white flowers. Seed: The seed of Euryops proteoides is small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Euryops proteoides are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euryops proteoides is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the current season's growth and rooting them in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Euryops proteoides

Euryops proteoides is native to South Africa and can be found in the grasslands of the Western Cape.

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

Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.
Vincent Ralph Clark: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.R.Clark' in the authors string.