Butia pubispatha - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Noblick & Lorenzi
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Brazil. Fl. , Arec.: 180 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917107
Common Names
- Butia pubispatha
- Pubispatha Butia
- Butia of Pubispatha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Butia pubispatha (also called Pubispatha Jelly Palm, among many other common names) is a palm tree native to Brazil. It has long, pinnate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Butia pubispatha is an ornamental palm that is used in landscaping and as a houseplant. It is also used for its edible fruits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Butia pubispatha has small yellow flowers with white petals. The seeds are small and yellow in color. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Butia pubispatha is a palm tree that grows best in full sun and well-draining soil. It can be propagated by seed or by division. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into small clumps and planted in a well-draining soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Butia pubispatha
Butia pubispatha is 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-462428: Based on the initial data import
Larry Ronald Noblick (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Noblick' in the authors string.
Harri Lorenzi (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorenzi' in the authors string.