Butia microspadix - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Burret
Source:
wcs
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 10: 1050 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693865
Common Names
- Butia Microspadix
- Galipea Davisii
- Galipea Grandifolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Butia microspadix (also called Butia yatay, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to South America. It is a solitary, slow-growing, fan palm with a trunk up to 6 m tall and a crown of up to 8 m wide. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, growing in savannas, grasslands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Butia microspadix is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Butia microspadix has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Butia microspadix is a slow-growing palm that can be propagated from seeds or from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Once established, it requires little maintenance and can tolerate some drought.
Where to Find Butia microspadix
Butia microspadix is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.
Butia microspadix FAQ
What is the scientific name of Butia microspadix?
Butia microspadix
What type of plant is Butia microspadix?
Palm
Where is Butia microspadix 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,
References
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:38720-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.