Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cooperi
ID:
22147

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greenm.) H.Rob. & Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Novon 4(1): 50 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021476



Common Names

  • Jessea cooperi
  • Cooper's Jessea
  • Cooper Jessea


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Synonyms

  • Jacmaia cooperi (Greenm.) C.Jeffrey [unknown]
  • Senecio cooperi Greenm. [unknown]

Description

Jessea cooperi (also called Cooper's Jessea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to the mountains of Mexico and is found in rocky and grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Jessea cooperi is a species of daisy that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a food source for some species of butterfly larvae.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jessea cooperi has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jessea cooperi is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and place the tray in a warm, sunny spot. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into individual pots and then into the garden when they are large enough.

Where to Find Jessea cooperi

Jessea cooperi can be found in the dry, rocky hills of the Great Basin in the western United States.

Jessea cooperi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jessea cooperi?

Jessea cooperi

What is the common name of Jessea cooperi?

Cooper's Jessea

What is the natural habitat of Jessea cooperi?

It is found in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.

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-120763: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.