Achyronychia cooperi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cooperi
ID:
517223
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
cmp
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 7: 331 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516555
Common Names
- Cooperi Achyronychia
- Cooperi Chaff Flower
- Cooperi Chaff-Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Achyronychia cooperi (also called Cooper's Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge with a grass-like appearance. It is native to North America and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and bogs.
Uses & Benefits
Achyronychia cooperi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Achyronychia cooperi is a small, yellowish-green, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, winged samara. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.
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Achyronychia cooperi is a succulent plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the plant. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in well-draining soil. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted. The plant should be grown in a sunny location and watered regularly during the growing season. It is also important to protect the plant from frost and extreme temperatures.
Where to Find Achyronychia cooperi
Achyronychia cooperi can be found in wet places such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows in the southeastern United States.
Achyronychia cooperi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Achyronychia cooperi?
Achyronychia cooperi
What is the common name of Achyronychia cooperi?
Cooper's Beakrush
What is the natural habitat of Achyronychia cooperi?
Wetlands, marshes, and swamps
Species in the Achyronychia genus
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2617958: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.