Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lepidotispatha
ID:
917770

Status:
valid

Authors:
Noblick

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Brazil. Fl. , Arec.: 170 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917105

Common Names

  • Butia lepidotispatha
  • Lepidotispatha Butia
  • Butia of Lepidotispatha

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Description

Butia lepidotispatha (also called Lepidospatha Jelly Palm, among many other common names) is a palm tree native to Brazil. It has long, pinnate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Butia lepidotispatha is an ornamental palm that is used in landscaping and as a houseplant. It is also used for its edible fruits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Butia lepidotispatha has small yellow flowers with white petals. The seeds are small and yellow in color. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Butia lepidotispatha is a palm tree that grows best in full sun and well-draining soil. It can be propagated by seed or by division. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into small clumps and planted in a well-draining soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Butia lepidotispatha

Butia lepidotispatha 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,

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