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
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.
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 Jessea genus
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Abrotanella linearis,
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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,