Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cooperi
ID:
62367

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Strother

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Sida 11(4): 376. 1986

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061696



Common Names

  • Cooper's Desert-thorn
  • Desert-thorn
  • Adenophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Lebetina cooperi (A.Gray) A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Dyssodia cooperi A.Gray [unknown]
  • Clomenocoma cooperi (A.Gray) Rydb. [unknown]

Description

Adenophyllum cooperi (also called Cooper's adenophyllum, Cooper's desert-thorn, and many other common names) is a shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a woody stem and grows up to 4 meters tall. It has small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Adenophyllum cooperi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Adenophyllum cooperi is small and yellow. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenophyllum cooperi is a perennial plant that is native to the southwestern United States. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Adenophyllum cooperi

Adenophyllum cooperi is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Adenophyllum cooperi FAQ

What are the common names for Adenophyllum cooperi?

Adenophyllum cooperi is commonly known as Cooper's Desert-thorn.

What is the natural habitat of Adenophyllum cooperi?

Adenophyllum cooperi is native to the Sonoran Desert in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.

What is the growth habit of Adenophyllum cooperi?

Adenophyllum cooperi is a shrub that grows to a height of about 3 feet (1 m).

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-18717: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Lance Strother (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strother' in the authors string.