Status:
valid
Authors:
Deble & Marchiori
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Balduinia 30: 5 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921333
Common Names
- Butia exilata
- Exiled Butia
- Exiled Butia Palm
Description
Butia exilata (also called Exiled palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the palm family. It is native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It is a small tree, growing up to 4 m tall, with pinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Butia exilata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fruit for jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Butia exilata has small, yellow flowers, small, round seeds, and seedlings that are light green with yellow spots.
Cultivation and Propagation
Butia exilata is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly, but not too often.
Where to Find Butia exilata
Butia exilata is native to Brazil.
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,