Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eriospatha
ID:
694355

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart. ex Drude) Becc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Agric. Colon. 10: 496 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693688

Common Names

  • Butia Eriospatha
  • Woolly Jelly Palm
  • Woolly Butia

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Description

Butia eriospatha (also called woolly jelly palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to Brazil. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Butia eriospatha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Butia eriospatha has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Butia eriospatha is a slow-growing palm that can be propagated from seeds or from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Once established, it requires little maintenance and can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Butia eriospatha

Butia eriospatha is found in the South American countries of Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil.

Butia eriospatha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Butia eriospatha?

Butia eriospatha

What is the common name of Butia eriospatha?

Woolly Jelly Palm

What is the native range of Butia eriospatha?

Brazil

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:38718-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.