Butia arenicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Barb.Rodr.) Burret
Source:
wcs
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 10: 1051 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692319
Common Names
- Arenicola Butia
- Butia Arenicola
- Sand Butia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Butia arenicola (also called Sandy Butia, among many other common names) is a palm tree that grows up to 20 feet tall. It has yellow flowers and feathery, blue-green leaves. It is native to Brazil and is found in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Butia arenicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Butia arenicola has yellow-orange flowers with three petals. Its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Butia arenicola is a palm that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Butia arenicola
Butia arenicola is native to South America, including Argentina and Uruguay.
Butia arenicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Butia arenicola?
Butia arenicola
What is the family of Butia arenicola?
Arecaceae
What is the habitat of Butia arenicola?
Deserts
Species in the Butia genus
Butia archeri, Butia arenicola, Butia campicola, Butia capitata, Butia eriospatha, Butia microspadix, Butia paraguayensis, Butia poni, Butia purpurascens, Butia yatay, Butia exospadix, Butia lallemantii, Butia leptospatha, Butia marmorii, Butia odorata, Butia catarinensis, Butia lepidotispatha, Butia matogrossensis, Butia pubispatha, Butia exilata, Butia noblickii, Butia witeckii, Butia buenopolensis,
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
João Barbosa Rodrigues (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barb.Rodr.' in the authors string.
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77188113-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.