Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
butyracea
ID:
296589

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mutis ex L.f.) Wess.Boer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Pittieria 17: 312 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295921

Common Names

  • Attalea butyracea
  • Butter Palm
  • Butter Tree

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Synonyms

  • Attalea macrolepis (Burret) Wess.Boer [valid]
  • Attalea magdalenae Linden [valid]
  • Attalea maracaibensis Mart. [valid]
  • Attalea rostrata Oerst. [valid]
  • Scheelea bassleriana Burret [valid]
  • Scheelea brachyclada Burret [valid]
  • Scheelea costaricensis Burret [valid]
  • Scheelea curvifrons L.H.Bailey [valid]
  • Scheelea excelsa Barb.Rodr. [illegitimate]
  • Scheelea fairchildensis Glassman [valid]
  • Scheelea kewensis Hook.f. [valid]
  • Scheelea leandroana Barb.Rodr. [valid]
  • Scheelea liebmannii Becc. [valid]
  • Scheelea lundellii Bartlett [valid]
  • Scheelea macrolepis Burret [valid]
  • Scheelea magdalenica Dugand [valid]
  • Scheelea maracaibensis (Mart.) Burret [valid]
  • Scheelea osmantha Barb.Rodr. [valid]
  • Scheelea preussii Burret [valid]
  • Scheelea rostrata (Oerst.) Burret [valid]
  • Scheelea salazarii Glassman [valid]
  • Scheelea stenorhyncha Burret [valid]
  • Scheelea tessmannii Burret [valid]
  • Scheelea urbaniana Burret [valid]
  • Scheelea wesselsboeri Glassman [valid]
  • Scheelea zonensis L.H.Bailey [valid]
  • Attalea bassleriana (Burret) Zona [valid]
  • Attalea fairchildensis (Glassman) Zona [valid]
  • Attalea kewensis (Hook.f.) Zona [valid]
  • Attalea leandroana (Barb.Rodr.) Zona [valid]
  • Attalea liebmannii (Becc.) Zona [valid]
  • Attalea lundellii (Bartlett) Zona [valid]
  • Attalea magdalenica (Dugand) Zona [valid]
  • Attalea peruviana Zona [valid]
  • Attalea salazarii (Glassman) Zona [valid]
  • Attalea wesselsboeri (Glassman) Zona [valid]
  • Cocos regia Liebm. [valid]

Description

Attalea butyracea (also called Butyrosa Palm, among many other common names) is a palm native to Brazil. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates and prefers moist, sandy soils. It has a single trunk and large, fan-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Attalea butyracea is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Attalea butyracea has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Attalea butyracea is a tropical palm native to Southeast Asia. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the suckers.

Where to Find Attalea butyracea

Attalea butyracea is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.

Attalea butyracea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Attalea butyracea?

Attalea butyracea

What is the growth rate of Attalea butyracea?

Slow to moderate

What is the ideal temperature for Attalea butyracea?

65-80°F (18-27°C)

Species in the Attalea genus

Species in the Arecaceae family

Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-17772: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
José Celestino Mutis y Bosio (1732-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mutis' in the authors string.
Jan Gerard Wessels Boer (1936-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wess.Boer' in the authors string.