Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. n.° 20, 188 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065255
Common Names
- Euryops cuneatus
- Cuneate Euryops
- Cuneate Daisy Bush
Description
Euryops cuneatus (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It has yellow daisy-like flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Euryops cuneatus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in natural landscaping, as it is drought-tolerant and can help to prevent soil erosion. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating skin infections and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Euryops cuneatus is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile.
Cultivation and Propagation
Euryops cuneatus is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted immediately in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Euryops cuneatus
Euryops cuneatus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.
Euryops cuneatus FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Euryops cuneatus?
Euryops cuneatus is native to the Mediterranean region.
What is the growth habit of Euryops cuneatus?
Euryops cuneatus is an evergreen shrub with a sprawling growth habit.
What is the average height of Euryops cuneatus?
Euryops cuneatus typically grows to a height of up to 1 meter.
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,