Status:
valid
Authors:
Compton
Source:
gcc
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 12: 85 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037968
Common Names
- Euryops wageneri
- Wagener's Euryops
- Wagener's Daisy Bush
Description
Euryops wageneri (also called 'Wagener's Euryops', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to South Africa and grows in dry grassland and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with stems up to 40 cm tall. The leaves are deeply divided into five lobes, with a white-felted underside. The flowers are yellow and daisy-like, with a diameter of about 2 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Euryops wageneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Euryops wageneri is a yellow-green color, and is tubular in shape. The seed is small and round, and is brown in color. The seedlings are small and thin, with a yellow-green stem and small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Euryops wageneri is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It grows to a height of up to 1 m and prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a light, sandy soil. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Euryops wageneri
Euryops wageneri can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
Euryops wageneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Euryops wageneri?
Euryops wageneri
What is the natural habitat of Euryops wageneri?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
What are the common names of Euryops wageneri?
Wagener's euryops
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,