Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
exilata
ID:
921998

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

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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.

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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 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-466846: Based on the initial data import
Leonardo Paz Deble (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Deble' in the authors string.
José Newton Cardoso Marchiori: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marchiori' in the authors string.