Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hauman) Burret
Source:
wcs
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 10: 1051 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694157
Common Names
- Butia poni
- Pon's Butia
- Butia
Description
Butia poni (also called Poni Butia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to the tropical forests of Brazil. It is found in lowland and hill forests, often in disturbed areas, at elevations up to 1,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Butia poni 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 poni is a small, yellow-greenish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Butia poni is a slow-growing, cold-hardy palm that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a sterile, sandy medium and kept moist. Germination can take up to a year.
Where to Find Butia poni
Butia poni is found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Butia poni FAQ
What is the scientific name of Butia poni?
Butia poni
Where is Butia poni found?
Butia poni is found in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina
What is the common name of Butia poni?
Butia poni is commonly known as the Poni Palm
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,