Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
in Fl. Pl. South Africa 7: t. 261. 1927.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639477
Common Names
- Cooperi Ice Plant
- Cooperi Delosperma
- Cooperi Trailing Ice Plant
Description
Delosperma cooperi (also called 'Cooper's Ice Plant', among many other common names) is a low-growing, mat-forming succulent native to South Africa. It has small, fleshy, grey-green leaves and produces pink flowers. It grows in rocky, well-drained soils in dry, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Delosperma cooperi is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Delosperma cooperi has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Delosperma cooperi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and kept moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Delosperma cooperi
Delosperma cooperi can be found in South Africa, Lesotho, and Swaziland.
Delosperma cooperi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Delosperma cooperi?
Delosperma cooperi
What is the natural habitat of Delosperma cooperi?
It is native to South Africa.
What is the average height of Delosperma cooperi?
It typically grows to a height of 5–10 cm (2–4 in).
Species in the Delosperma genus
Delosperma aberdeenense,
Delosperma abyssinicum,
Delosperma acocksii,
Delosperma acuminatum,
Delosperma adelaidense,
Delosperma aereum,
Delosperma affine,
Delosperma aliwalense,
Delosperma alticola,
Delosperma annulare,
Delosperma ashtonii,
Delosperma basuticum,
Delosperma bosseranum,
Delosperma brevipetalum,
Delosperma brevisepalum,
Delosperma brunnthaleri,
Delosperma caespitosum,
Delosperma calitzdorpense,
Delosperma calycinum,
Delosperma carolinense,
Delosperma carterae,
Delosperma clavipes,
Delosperma cloeteae,
Delosperma concavum,
Delosperma congestum,
Delosperma cooperi,
Delosperma crassuloides,
Delosperma crassum,
Delosperma cronemeyerianum,
Delosperma davyi,
Delosperma deilanthoides,
Delosperma deleeuwiae,
Delosperma denticulatum,
Delosperma dolomitica,
Delosperma dunense,
Delosperma dyeri,
Delosperma echinatum,
Delosperma ecklonis,
Delosperma erectum,
Delosperma esterhuyseniae,
Delosperma ficksbergense,
Delosperma floribundum,
Delosperma fredericii,
Delosperma frutescens,
Delosperma galpinii,
Delosperma gautengense,
Delosperma gerstneri,
Delosperma giffenii,
Delosperma gramineum,
Delosperma gratiae,
Species in the Aizoaceae family