Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cooperi
ID:
687247

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Jessop

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 36: 247 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686580



Common Names

  • Cooper's Ledebouria
  • Ledebouria Cooperi
  • Cooperi Ledebouria


Searching for Ledebouria cooperi? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Scilla adlami Baker [unknown]
  • Scilla aggregata Baker [unknown]
  • Scilla barberi Baker [unknown]
  • Scilla concinna Baker [illegitimate]
  • Scilla cinerascens van der Merwe [unknown]
  • Scilla fehri Baker [unknown]
  • Scilla exigua Baker [unknown]
  • Scilla cooperi Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Scilla conrathii Baker [unknown]
  • Scilla leichtlinii Baker [unknown]
  • Scilla londonensis Baker [unknown]
  • Scilla inandensis Baker [unknown]
  • Scilla glaucescens van der Merwe [unknown]
  • Scilla globosa Baker [unknown]
  • Scilla rehmannii Baker [unknown]
  • Scilla saturata Baker [unknown]
  • Scilla rogersii Baker [unknown]
  • Scilla tristachya Baker [unknown]
  • Scilla subglauca Baker [unknown]
  • Scilla sphaerocephala Baker [unknown]
  • Scilla palustris J.M.Wood & M.S.Evans [unknown]

Description

Ledebouria cooperi (also called Cooper's Squill, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South Africa. It has a short, fleshy stem and small, oval-shaped leaves that are dark green with pinkish-purple spots. The flowers are small and white, and the plant grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ledebouria cooperi is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to South Africa and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ledebouria cooperi is yellow and has a sweet scent. The seed is small and black. The seedling has a single stem and a single pair of leaves.

Searching for Ledebouria cooperi? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Ledebouria cooperi is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It can be grown from seed or cuttings and prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted. Once established, the plant can be divided and replanted in the spring.

Where to Find Ledebouria cooperi

Ledebouria cooperi is native to South Africa. It grows in grassland and savanna habitats.

Ledebouria cooperi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ledebouria cooperi?

Ledebouria cooperi

What is the common name of Ledebouria cooperi?

Cooper's Squill

What is the natural habitat of Ledebouria cooperi?

Grasslands and open woodlands in South Africa

Species in the Ledebouria genus

Ledebouria sandersonii, Ledebouria galpinii, Ledebouria ensifolia, Ledebouria floribunda, Ledebouria cooperi, Ledebouria concolor, Ledebouria inquinata, Ledebouria luteola, Ledebouria apertiflora, Ledebouria viscosa, Ledebouria hypoxidioides, Ledebouria undulata, Ledebouria socialis, Ledebouria scabrida, Ledebouria revoluta, Ledebouria ovatifolia, Ledebouria ovalifolia, Ledebouria marginata, Ledebouria parvifolia, Ledebouria crispa, Ledebouria macowanii, Ledebouria urceolata, Ledebouria dolomiticola, Ledebouria atrobrunnea, Ledebouria grandifolia, Ledebouria zambesiaca, Ledebouria maesta, Ledebouria camerooniana, Ledebouria somaliensis, Ledebouria lilacina, Ledebouria cordifolia, Ledebouria edulis, Ledebouria kirkii, Ledebouria nossibeensis, Ledebouria insularis, Ledebouria cremnophila, Ledebouria sudanica, Ledebouria venteri, Ledebouria mokobulanensis, Ledebouria asperifolia, Ledebouria confusa, Ledebouria coriacea, Ledebouria glauca, Ledebouria lepida, Ledebouria leptophylla, Ledebouria minima, Ledebouria monophylla, Ledebouria papillata, Ledebouria pardalota, Ledebouria pustulata,

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-280844: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
John Peter Jessop (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jessop' in the authors string.