Status:
valid
Authors:
Steud. ex Jaub. & Spach
Source:
gcc
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Ill. Pl. Orient. 4(36): 88, t. 355 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095038
Common Names
- African Daisy
- Yellow Daisy Bush
- African Daisy Bush
Description
Euryops arabicus (also called Arabian Euryops, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It typically grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Euryops arabicus is a drought-tolerant shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a windbreak or hedge plant, and its foliage can be used in flower arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Euryops arabicus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5-2.5 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Euryops arabicus is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. When propagating from seeds, sow them in spring and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take the cuttings in late summer and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light.
Where to Find Euryops arabicus
Euryops arabicus is native to Africa and can be found in dry, sandy soils. It can also be found in nurseries and garden centers.
Euryops arabicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Euryops arabicus?
Euryops arabicus
What is the common name of Euryops arabicus?
Arabian Euryops
What type of plant is Euryops arabicus?
Shrub
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,