Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
campicola
ID:
693292

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Barb.Rodr.) Noblick

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Palms 48: 42 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692625

Common Names

  • Butia campicola
  • Campicola Butia
  • Butia Campicola

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Description

Butia campicola (also called Campicola Butia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and it is found in montane forests. It is a terrestrial plant with a rosette of leaves and a stem up to 1 m tall.

Uses & Benefits

Butia campicola is used as a source of food, medicine, and fuel. It can also be used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a source of fiber for rope and paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Butia campicola has yellow-green flowers that are small and tubular in shape. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Butia campicola is a cold-hardy palm native to South America. It is typically grown for its ornamental value. It can be propagated by seed, and it is best planted in late spring or early summer in well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is a long-lived perennial and will reseed itself if left undisturbed.

Where to Find Butia campicola

Butia campicola is native to tropical South America and can be found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Butia campicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Butia campicola?

Butia campicola

What is the common name of Butia campicola?

Butia

What is the natural habitat of Butia campicola?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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.
Larry Ronald Noblick (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Noblick' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60429855-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.