Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
cooperi
ID:
496255

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.R.Mill

Source:
ksu

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 57: 424 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495587



Common Names

  • Cooperi Scrophularia
  • Cooperi Figwort
  • Cooperi Scrophular


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Description

Scrophularia cooperi (also called Cooper's Figwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of up to 1.5 meters. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and its flowers are pale yellow. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, often in association with juniper and oak.

Uses & Benefits

Scrophularia cooperi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat skin conditions, respiratory problems, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small yellow flowers with five petals. Seed: Tiny black seeds. Seedlings: Small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scrophularia cooperi is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 22 feet tall and wide. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagate by cuttings or division in spring or summer.

Where to Find Scrophularia cooperi

Scrophularia cooperi is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Scrophularia cooperi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scrophularia cooperi?

Scrophularia cooperi

What type of plant is Scrophularia cooperi?

Scrophularia cooperi is a perennial herbaceous plant.

Where does Scrophularia cooperi grow?

Scrophularia cooperi grows in the Caucasus region of Europe and Asia.

Species in the Scrophularia genus

Scrophularia fontqueri, Scrophularia pamiro-alaica, Scrophularia crassicaulis, Scrophularia bheriensis, Scrophularia canina, Scrophularia cabulica, Scrophularia rodinii, Scrophularia rostrata, Scrophularia canescens, Scrophularia calliantha, Scrophularia calycina, Scrophularia bulgarica, Scrophularia clematidifolia, Scrophularia bosniaca, Scrophularia birmanica, Scrophularia bitlisica, Scrophularia capillaris, Scrophularia botryoides, Scrophularia botschanzevii, Scrophularia rimarum, Scrophularia pulverulenta, Scrophularia robusta, Scrophularia paphlagonica, Scrophularia puberula, Scrophularia pruinosa, Scrophularia kotschyana, Scrophularia pinardi, Scrophularia pluriflora, Scrophularia polyantha, Scrophularia potaninii, Scrophularia regelii, Scrophularia racemosa, Scrophularia pyrenaica, Scrophularia pumilio, Scrophularia rechingeri, Scrophularia pegaea, Scrophularia pindicola, Scrophularia peregrina, Scrophularia petraea, Scrophularia peyronii, Scrophularia crassiuscula, Scrophularia aestivalis, Scrophularia altaica, Scrophularia costei, Scrophularia amplexicaulis, Scrophularia amana, Scrophularia alpestris, Scrophularia amgunensis, Scrophularia erzincanica, Scrophularia flava,

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Robert R. Mill (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.R.Mill' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1016753-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].