Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lallemantii
ID:
808653

Status:
valid

Authors:
Deble & Marchiori

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Balduinia 9: 2 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807987

Common Names

  • Butia Lallemantii
  • Lallemantii Butia
  • Butia Lallemant

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Description

Butia lallemantii (also called Lallemantii Butia, among many other common names) is a perennial palm native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and grows to a height of 5-10 m. It has small, yellow flowers with a yellow center. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Butia lallemantii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Butia lallemantii has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Butia lallemantii is a tropical palm native to South America. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Butia lallemantii

Butia lallemantii is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Butia lallemantii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Butia lallemantii?

Butia lallemantii

What is the common name of Butia lallemantii?

Lallemantii Butia

What is the natural habitat of Butia lallemantii?

Tropical rainforests of South America

Species in the Arecaceae family

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-346226: 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.