Status:
valid
Authors:
Noblick
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Palms (1999+) 50: 173 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807989
Common Names
- Butia Marmorii
- Marmorii Butia
- Butia Marmor
Description
Butia marmorii (also called Marmorii 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 marmorii 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 marmorii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Butia marmorii 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 marmorii
Butia marmorii is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina.
Butia marmorii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Butia marmorii?
Butia marmorii
What is the common name of Butia marmorii?
Marmorii Butia
What is the natural habitat of Butia marmorii?
Tropical rainforests of South America
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,