Neokochia
Genus of flowering plant
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Neokochia is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Amaranthaceae.[1]
| Neokochia | |
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| Neokochia americana | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Amaranthaceae |
| Subfamily: | Camphorosmoideae |
| Tribe: | Camphorosmeae |
| Genus: | Neokochia (Ulbr.) G.L.Ch & S.C.Sand. |
Its native range is Western and Central USA. It is found in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Wyoming.[1]
The genus name of Neokochia is in honour of Wilhelm Daniel Joseph Koch (1771–1849), a German doctor and botanist. He was also professor of medicine and botany in Erlangen, and botanical garden director.[2] It was first described and published in Madroño Vol.55 on page 255 (written in 2008, published in 2009).[1]
Known species
According to Kew:[1]
- Neokochia americana (S.Watson) G.L.Chu & S.C.Sand.
- Neokochia californica (S.Watson) G.L.Chu & S.C.Sand.