Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
cooperi
ID:
1413027

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Watson) Al-Shehbaz

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Taxon 61(5): 951. 2012 [11 Oct 2012]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425492





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Description

Streptanthus cooperi (also called Cooper's Jewelflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the western United States. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. It grows in dry, open areas in grasslands, scrublands, and deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Streptanthus cooperi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Streptanthus cooperi is yellow and pea-like. The seed is brown and round. The seedlings are small and have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Streptanthus cooperi is a perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The divisions should be planted in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Streptanthus cooperi

Streptanthus cooperi is native to the Pacific Northwest and can be found in dry, open areas.

Streptanthus cooperi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Streptanthus cooperi?

Streptanthus cooperi

What is the common name of Streptanthus cooperi?

Cooper's Jewelflower

What is the family of Streptanthus cooperi?

Brassicaceae

Species in the Streptanthus genus

Streptanthus lemmonii, Streptanthus oblanceolatus, Streptanthus vimineus, Streptanthus carinatus, Streptanthus drepanoides, Streptanthus insignis, Streptanthus cordatus, Streptanthus barbatus, Streptanthus barbiger, Streptanthus batrachopus, Streptanthus bernardinus, Streptanthus brachiatus, Streptanthus bracteatus, Streptanthus breweri, Streptanthus callistus, Streptanthus campestris, Streptanthus oliganthus, Streptanthus platycarpus, Streptanthus polygaloides, Streptanthus squamiformis, Streptanthus tortuosus, Streptanthus howellii, Streptanthus gracilis, Streptanthus hesperidis, Streptanthus glandulosus, Streptanthus hispidus, Streptanthus heterophyllus, Streptanthus diversifolius, Streptanthus morrisonii, Streptanthus fenestratus, Streptanthus farnsworthianus, Streptanthus hyacinthoides, Streptanthus maculatus, Streptanthus cutleri, Streptanthus longirostris, Streptanthus coulteri, Streptanthus anceps, Streptanthus lasiophyllus, Streptanthus petiolaris, Streptanthus crassicaulis, Streptanthus flavescens, Streptanthus glaucus, Streptanthus simulans, Streptanthus longisiliquus, Streptanthus vernalis, Streptanthus barnebyi, Streptanthus hammittii, Streptanthus purpureus, Streptanthus cooperi,

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.