Three species are recognized; each of them has a synonym. In each case, the alternative genus name is within the tribe
Stipeae. •
Patis coreana (Honda) Ohwi (Korean needlegrass;
Stipa coreana Honda) •
Patis obtusa (Stapf) Romasch., P.M. Peterson & Soreng (
Piptatherum kuoi) •
Patis racemosa (Sm.) Romasch., P.M. Peterson & Soreng (
Oryzopsis racemosa)
P. coreana and
P. obusa are found in east Asia, and
P. racemosa in North America. ==References==