Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
archeri
ID:
692889

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Glassman) Glassman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Principes 23: 70 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692222

Common Names

  • Butia archeri
  • Archer's Butia
  • Archer's Pindo Palm

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Description

Butia archeri (also called Archer's Butia, among many other common names) is a perennial palm native to the western United States. It has a single trunk with a crown of leaves, and produces yellow flowers. It grows in dry meadows, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Butia archeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Butia archeri has yellow-orange flowers with three petals. Its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Butia archeri is a palm tree that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Butia archeri

Butia archeri can be found in the western United States, primarily in the Rocky Mountains.

Butia archeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Butia archeri?

Butia archeri

What is the family of Butia archeri?

Arecaceae

What is the habitat of Butia archeri?

Deserts

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:38702-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.