Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. n.° 20, 330 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043633
Common Names
- Euryops Tenuilobus
- Tenuilobus Euryops
- Euryops Slenderleaf
Description
Euryops tenuilobus (also called Slender-lobed Euryops, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and roadsides. Its small, yellow daisy-like flowers are arranged in clusters. Its leaves are lanceolate and covered with soft hairs.
Uses & Benefits
Euryops tenuilobus is a popular garden plant that is used as a ground cover or as a low hedge. It has attractive yellow flowers and is drought tolerant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Euryops tenuilobus is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a tuft of white hairs at the tip of the stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Euryops tenuilobus is an annual plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed, which should be sown in the spring or early summer. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Euryops tenuilobus
Euryops tenuilobus is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape Province.
Euryops tenuilobus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Euryops tenuilobus?
Euryops tenuilobus
What is the common name of Euryops tenuilobus?
Slender-lobed Euryops
Where is Euryops tenuilobus found?
Euryops tenuilobus is found in the western United States, from California to Montana.
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,