Butia purpurascens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Glassman
Source:
wcs
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Principes 23: 67 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694476
Common Names
- Butia purpurascens
- Purpurascens Butia
- Butia purpurascens
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Butia purpurascens (also called Jelly Palm, among many other common names) is a species of Butia native to South America. It is a small to medium-sized evergreen palm growing to 4 m tall, with a trunk up to 40 cm diameter. It is found in lowland and hill forests, up to 900 m altitude.
Uses & Benefits
Butia purpurascens is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruits. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Butia purpurascens is yellow, with six petals and a red center. The seed is round and black, and the seedlings are small, with green leaves and a yellow stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Butia purpurascens can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and given regular waterings.
Where to Find Butia purpurascens
Butia purpurascens is native to South America and can be found in the wild in countries such as Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.
Butia purpurascens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Butia purpurascens?
Butia purpurascens
What is the family of Butia purpurascens?
Arecaceae
What are the uses of Butia purpurascens?
The fruit of Butia purpurascens is edible and is used to make jams and jellies.
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
Sidney Frederick Glassman (1919-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Glassman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:38725-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.