Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) G.H.Loos
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Bochum. Bot. Vereins 1: 126 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918581
Common Names
- Paniculata Patzkea
- Patzkea Paniculata
- Paniculate Patzkea
Description
Patzkea paniculata (also called Paniculate Patzkea, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial orchid found in Southeast Asia. It typically grows in moist, shady places and is characterized by its small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Patzkea paniculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Patzkea paniculata sub. baetica (Hack.) H.Scholz
Patzkea paniculata sub. spadicea (L.) B.Bock
Patzkea paniculata sub. paniculata
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Patzkea paniculata is a white spathe with a yellow spadix. The seed is a small, black, globose berry. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Patzkea paniculata is a perennial shrub native to New Caledonia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Patzkea paniculata
Patzkea paniculata is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in countries such as Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador.
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:77106192-1: 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].