Status:
valid
Authors:
M.D.Hend.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Kirkia 1: 110 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000051060
Common Names
- Orange-Flowered Euryops
- Orange Daisy Bush
- Orange Sunray
Description
Euryops acraeus (also called Acraeus Sunray, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with bright yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to South Africa, and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Euryops acraeus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Euryops acraeus is a bright yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a yellowish-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Euryops acraeus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Euryops acraeus
Euryops acraeus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Greece, Turkey, and Israel.
Euryops acraeus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Euryops acraeus?
Euryops acraeus
What is the common name of Euryops acraeus?
Acraeus Euryops
What is the family of Euryops acraeus?
Asteraceae
What is the distribution of Euryops acraeus?
Southwestern Europe
What is the habitat of Euryops acraeus?
Dry grasslands, stony slopes and rocky outcrops
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,