Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
cooperi
ID:
385248

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.E.Br.) L.C.Leach

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Kirkia 10: 291 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384580

Common Names

  • Orbea cooperi
  • Cooper's Orbea
  • Cooper's Spiderflower

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Synonyms

  • Stapelia cooperi N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Stapeliopsis cooperi (N.E.Br.) E.Phillips [unknown]
  • Stultitia cooperi (N.E.Br.) E.Phillips [unknown]

Description

Orbea cooperi (also called Cooper's Orbea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Orbea cooperi is used as a medicinal plant, as a fodder for livestock, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orbea cooperi has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orbea cooperi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a sandy soil. The plant should be grown in full sun and should be watered regularly during dry periods.

Where to Find Orbea cooperi

Orbea cooperi can be found in South Africa.

Orbea cooperi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orbea cooperi?

Orbea cooperi

What is the family of Orbea cooperi?

Asclepiadaceae

What is the common name of Orbea cooperi?

Cooper's Milkweed

Species in the Orbea genus

Orbea circes, Orbea deflersiana, Orbea decaisneana, Orbea cooperi, Orbea conjuncta, Orbea chrysostephana, Orbea caudata, Orbea carnosa, Orbea baldratii, Orbea araysiana, Orbea albocastanea, Orbea gerstneri, Orbea wissmannii, Orbea wilsonii, Orbea vibratilis, Orbea ubomboensis, Orbea laticorona, Orbea luntii, Orbea lugardii, Orbea valida, Orbea laikipiensis, Orbea knobelii, Orbea huillensis, Orbea huernioides, Orbea hardyi, Orbea gilbertii, Orbea tubiformis, Orbea tapscottii, Orbea subterranea, Orbea sprengeri, Orbea semitubiflora, Orbea miscella, Orbea gemugofana, Orbea sacculata, Orbea rogersii, Orbea nardii, Orbea cucullata, Orbea fenestrata, Orbea parviloba, Orbea namaquensis, Orbea woodii, Orbea pulchella, Orbea variegata, Orbea ciliata, Orbea longidens, Orbea mcloughlinii, Orbea maculata, Orbea paradoxa, Orbea umbracula, Orbea verrucosa,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2389801: Based on the initial data import
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Leslie Charles Leach (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.C.Leach' in the authors string.