Status:
valid
Authors:
(Clauson) G.H.Loos
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Bochum. Bot. Vereins 1: 126 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918620
Common Names
- Patzkea Durandoi
- Durandoi Patzkea
- Durandoi Patzkea Orchid
Description
Patzkea durandoi (also called Durand's Patzkea, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to New Caledonia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in grassy woodland and open forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Patzkea durandoi is a shrub species that is used for ornamental landscaping purposes. It is also used to provide shade and shelter.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Patzkea durandoi has small, white flowers with a yellow centre. The seeds are small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Patzkea durandoi is a shrub that grows to a height of 2-3 m. It is native to New Caledonia and prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Patzkea durandoi
Patzkea durandoi can be found in New Caledonia.
Species in the Patzkea genus
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
Götz Heinrich Loos: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.H.Loos' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77106213-1: 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].