Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cooperi
ID:
289322

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 5(3): 278 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288654



Common Names

  • Cooperi Pterygodium
  • Cooperi Pterygodium
  • Cooperi Winged Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Pterygodium macloughlinii L.Bolus [unknown]

Description

Pterygodium cooperi (also called Cooper's Pterygodium, among many other common names) is a small, succulent herb native to South Africa. It has small, triangular leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny places in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pterygodium cooperi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pterygodium cooperi has a single, yellow flower with a white labellum and a yellow-green sinus. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterygodium cooperi is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or seed. The plant should be divided in the spring or fall, and the divisions should be planted in well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring in well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. The plants should be spaced 6-12 inches apart.

Where to Find Pterygodium cooperi

Pterygodium cooperi can be found in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.

Pterygodium cooperi FAQ

What are the requirements for Pterygodium cooperi to thrive?

Pterygodium cooperi requires moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position.

What is the best way to propagate Pterygodium cooperi?

Pterygodium cooperi can be propagated from seed or by division.

What is the ideal temperature for Pterygodium cooperi?

Pterygodium cooperi prefers temperatures between 10-25 degrees Celsius.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

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