Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thunb.) Less. ex Harv.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 3: 416 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019794
Common Names
- Euryops
- Golden Daisy Bush
- Yellow Daisy Bush
Synonyms
- Jacobaeastrum sulcatum Kuntze [unknown]
- Othonna sulcata Thunb [unknown]
Description
Euryops sulcatus (also called Sulcate Euryops, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Euryops sulcatus is a drought-tolerant, evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has yellow daisy-like flowers that bloom in the summer and attract bees and butterflies. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak and can be pruned to shape.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Euryops sulcatus has yellow daisy-like flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oblong in shape. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves with toothed margins.
Cultivation and Propagation
Euryops sulcatus is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Division can also be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Euryops sulcatus
Euryops sulcatus is found in South Africa, including the provinces of Western Cape and Eastern Cape.
Euryops sulcatus FAQ
What type of soil does Euryops sulcatus prefer?
Euryops sulcatus prefers well-drained soil with a neutral pH.
How much sunlight does Euryops sulcatus need?
Euryops sulcatus needs full sun to partial shade.
How often should Euryops sulcatus be watered?
Euryops sulcatus should be watered regularly during the growing season.
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,