Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capitata
ID:
693394

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart.) Becc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Agric. Colon. 10: 504 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692727

Common Names

  • Butia capitata
  • Jelly Palm
  • Pindo Palm

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Description

Butia capitata (also called 'Jelly Palm', among many other common names) is a palm tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Butia capitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Butia capitata is a yellowish-green color and is shaped like a bottlebrush. The seed of Butia capitata is small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small leaves and stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Butia capitata is a palm tree that can grow up to 8 m tall. It can be propagated from seeds or by division of the root ball. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Division of the root ball should be done in spring or summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Butia capitata

Butia capitata is native to South America. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.

Butia capitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Butia capitata?

Butia capitata

What is the common name of Butia capitata?

Capitata Butia

What is the family of Butia capitata?

Arecaceae

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:38705-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.