Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
polygalacea
ID:
620307

Status:
valid

Authors:
(de Vriese) Carolin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 92: 210 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000619639

Common Names

  • Coopernookia Polygalacea
  • Polygalacea
  • Coopernookia

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Synonyms

  • Dampiera polygalacea de Vriese [unknown]
  • Goodenia phylicoides F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Coopernookia polygalacea (also called 'Polygalaceous Coopernookia', among many other common names) is a succulent plant with a rosette of leaves, native to Australia. It is found in rocky areas and dry river beds.

Uses & Benefits

Coopernookia polygalacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, such as respiratory problems and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Coopernookia polygalacea are usually white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coopernookia polygalacea can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Coopernookia polygalacea

Coopernookia polygalacea can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Coopernookia polygalacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coopernookia polygalacea?

Coopernookia polygalacea

What is the common name of Coopernookia polygalacea?

Many-flowered Coopernookia

What is the natural habitat of Coopernookia polygalacea?

It is native to Australia.

Species in the Goodeniaceae family

Anthotium humile, Anthotium junciforme, Anthotium odontophyllum, Anthotium rubriflorum, Brunonia australis, Coopernookia barbata, Coopernookia chisholmii, Coopernookia georgei, Coopernookia polygalacea, Coopernookia scabridiuscula, Coopernookia strophiolata, Crossotoma spinescens, Crossotoma oleoides, Dampiera adpressa, Dampiera alata, Dampiera altissima, Dampiera angulata, Dampiera anonyma, Dampiera atriplicina, Dampiera candicans, Dampiera carinata, Dampiera cervula, Dampiera cinerea, Dampiera conospermoides, Dampiera coronata, Dampiera decurrens, Dampiera deltoidea, Dampiera dentata, Dampiera discolor, Dampiera diversifolia, Dampiera dysantha, Dampiera eriantha, Dampiera eriocephala, Dampiera fasciculata, Dampiera ferruginea, Dampiera fitzgeraldensis, Dampiera fusca, Dampiera galbraithiana, Dampiera glabrescens, Dampiera haematotricha, Dampiera hederacea, Dampiera heteroptera, Dampiera incana, Dampiera juncea, Dampiera krauseana, Dampiera lanceolata, Dampiera latealata, Dampiera lavandulacea, Dampiera leptoclada, Dampiera lindleyi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2735780: Based on the initial data import
Willem Hendrik de Vriese (1806-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Vriese' in the authors string.
Roger Charles Carolin (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carolin' in the authors string.