Butia yatay - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mart.) Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Agric. Colon. 10: 498 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694781
Common Names
- Butia yatay
- Yatay Palm
- Yatay Jelly Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Butia yatay (also called Yatay Palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to South America. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Butia yatay has been used for its medicinal properties, including as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fungal. It has also been used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine, as well as for its culinary uses, such as in curries and other dishes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Butia yatay has yellow-orange flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
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Butia yatay is a slow-growing, evergreen palm that can reach up to 20 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep them in a warm, sunny area. When propagating by division, carefully dig up the clumps and separate them into smaller clumps.
Where to Find Butia yatay
Butia yatay is native to Brazil. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, especially in areas of high rainfall.
Butia yatay FAQ
What is the scientific name of Butia yatay?
Butia yatay
What is the common name of Butia yatay?
Yatay Palm
Where is Butia yatay found?
It is native to Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and 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
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:38727-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.