Butia odorata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Barb.Rodr.) Noblick
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Palms (1999+) 55: 48 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000915484
Common Names
- Butia odorata
- Odorata Butia
- Butia Odorata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Butia odorata (also called Fragrant Butia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It is found in humid montane forests and in rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Butia odorata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Butia odorata has white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Butia odorata is a slow-growing palm that can be propagated by seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). It is not suitable for growing indoors.
Where to Find Butia odorata
Butia odorata can be found in the tropical forests of South America.
Butia odorata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Butia odorata?
Butia odorata
What is the natural habitat of Butia odorata?
It is found in dry, sandy habitats in South America.
What is the average height of Butia odorata?
It can reach a height of up to 4 meters.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-460484: Based on the initial data import
João Barbosa Rodrigues (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barb.Rodr.' in the authors string.
Larry Ronald Noblick (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Noblick' in the authors string.