Biology:Patzkea

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Patzkea
Scientific classification e
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Clade: Graminid clade
Family: Poaceae
Genus: Patzkea
G.H.Loos

Patzkea is a genus of plants in the grass family.[1]

Its native to Europe and Africa. It is found in Europe within Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, France, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Sicily, Spain, Switzerland and Yugoslavia. In Africa it is found in Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia.[1]

The genus name of Patzkea is in honour of Erwin Patzke (1929–2018), German botanist and professor, specialist in grasses.[2] It was first described and published in Jahrb. Bochum. Bot. Vereins Vol.1 on page 126 in 2010.[1]

Known species

According to Kew;[1]

  • Patzkea coerulescens (Desf.) H.Scholz
  • Patzkea durandoi (Clauson) G.H.Loos
  • Patzkea paniculata (L.) G.H.Loos
  • Patzkea patula (Desf.) H.Scholz

References

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q87305986 entry