Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coerulescens
ID:
923448

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Desf.) H.Scholz

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 40: 200 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922783

Common Names

  • Patzkea Coerulescens
  • Blue Patzkea
  • Blue Tree

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Description

Patzkea coerulescens (also called Blue Patzkea, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It has an erect stem, with long, narrow leaves. The flowers are small and blue, and the fruits are small and black. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Patzkea coerulescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Patzkea coerulescens is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are short and slender, with a single leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Patzkea coerulescens can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Patzkea coerulescens

Patzkea coerulescens can be found in tropical regions of Africa, including Ethiopia and Somalia.

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

René Louiche Desfontaines (1750-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desf.' in the authors string.
Hildemar Scholz (1928-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Scholz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77109240-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].