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
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.
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 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,