Status:
valid
Authors:
B.F.Sant'Anna-Santos
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 307(1, 4): 11 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000025889
Common Names
- Butia buenopolensis
- Buenopolis Butia
- Butia
Description
Butia buenopolensis (also called Bueno's Butia, among many other common names) is a palm tree native to Brazil. It grows in moist forests and along stream banks, and has glossy green leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Butia buenopolensis is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a forage crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Butia buenopolensis has large, yellow flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, green and have a single, pointed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Butia buenopolensis is a hardy, evergreen perennial that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in summer.
Where to Find Butia buenopolensis
Butia buenopolensis is native to Brazil and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Butia buenopolensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Butia buenopolensis?
Butia buenopolensis
What is the family of Butia buenopolensis?
Arecaceae
What is the common name of Butia buenopolensis?
Bueno's Jelly Palm
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,