Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spathaceus
ID:
77008

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 446 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076337



Common Names

  • African Daisy
  • Yellow Daisy
  • Bush Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Euryops spathaceus spathaceus [unknown]
  • Euryops spathaceus dodecaglossa DC. [unknown]
  • Euryops spathaceus campanulatus Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Jacobaeastrum spathaceum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Euryops spathaceus (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has bright green, lance-shaped leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It is found in rocky areas, scrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Euryops spathaceus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euryops spathaceus has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euryops spathaceus is a shrub that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Sow the seeds in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and should be about 10 cm long. Plant the cuttings in well-drained soil in a sunny position.

Where to Find Euryops spathaceus

Euryops spathaceus is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Euryops spathaceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euryops spathaceus?

Euryops spathaceus

What type of plant is Euryops spathaceus?

It is a shrub in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Euryops spathaceus native to?

It 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