Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cooperi
ID:
755792

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 12: 366 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755125

Common Names

  • Albuca cooperi
  • Cooper's Albuca
  • Cooper's Onion

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Description

Albuca cooperi (also called 'Cooper's albuca', among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers with a long, curved tube. It grows in grassy areas, rocky slopes, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Albuca cooperi is used for its medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used to make paper, rope, and fabric.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Albuca cooperi has yellow-green flowers with white stripes. Seed: The seeds of Albuca cooperi are small and dark brown. Seedlings: The seedlings of Albuca cooperi have a single, narrow, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albuca cooperi is a drought-tolerant plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division of the bulbs.

Where to Find Albuca cooperi

Albuca cooperi can be found in South Africa, growing in rocky, sandy areas.

Albuca cooperi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Albuca cooperi?

Albuca cooperi

What is the common name of Albuca cooperi?

Cooper's Albuca

What is the origin of Albuca cooperi?

South Africa

Species in the Albuca genus

Albuca abyssinica, Albuca acuminata, Albuca adlami, Albuca amboensis, Albuca aurea, Albuca batteniana, Albuca bifolia, Albuca bifoliata, Albuca bruce-bayeri, Albuca buchananii, Albuca canadensis, Albuca caudata, Albuca chlorantha, Albuca ciliaris, Albuca clanwilliamae-gloria, Albuca collina, Albuca concordiana, Albuca cooperi, Albuca corymbosa, Albuca cremnophila, Albuca crinifolia, Albuca crudenii, Albuca dalyae, Albuca decipiens, Albuca dinteri, Albuca donaldsonii, Albuca echinosperma, Albuca engleriana, Albuca etesiogaripensis, Albuca fastigiata, Albuca fibrotunicata, Albuca flaccida, Albuca foetida, Albuca fragrans, Albuca gageoides, Albuca galeata, Albuca gentilii, Albuca glandulosa, Albuca glauca, Albuca goswinii, Albuca hallii, Albuca hereroensis, Albuca hesquaspoortensis, Albuca homblei, Albuca humilis, Albuca juncifolia, Albuca karasbergensis, Albuca karooica, Albuca katangensis, Albuca kirkii,

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,

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