Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paraguayensis
ID:
694730

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Barb.Rodr.) L.H.Bailey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Gentes Herbarum 4: 47 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694063

Common Names

  • Butia paraguayensis
  • Paraguay Butia
  • Butia Paraguay

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Description

Butia paraguayensis (also called Butia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Butia paraguayensis is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Butia paraguayensis is a small, yellow flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Butia paraguayensis is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the stems and rooting them in moist soil. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slower process.

Where to Find Butia paraguayensis

Butia paraguayensis is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

Butia paraguayensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Butia paraguayensis?

Butia paraguayensis

What is the common name of Butia paraguayensis?

Paraguayan Butia

What is the natural habitat of Butia paraguayensis?

Dry, rocky hillsides and bushveld

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

Liberty Hyde Bailey (1858-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.H.Bailey' in the authors string.
João Barbosa Rodrigues (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barb.Rodr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:38722-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.