Butia witeckii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Soares & S.J.Longhi
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Ci. Florest. 21: 204 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316488
Common Names
- Butia witeckii
- Witeckii Butia
- Witeckii Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Butia witeckii (also called Witeck's Jelly Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to Brazil. It is a small, solitary palm with a single stem and a crown of large, pinnate leaves. It is found in tropical dry forests, often in areas with sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Butia witeckii is used for its medicinal properties, as an ornamental plant, and for making furniture, construction, and handicrafts.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Butia witeckii is a small, yellowish-green, monoecious spikelet with a single male flower and a single female flower. Seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid nut with a single seed inside. Seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Butia witeckii is a tropical plant that is native to South America. It is a hardy plant that can be grown in a variety of climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the root system. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings.
Where to Find Butia witeckii
Butia witeckii is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, where it can be found in the countries of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Butia witeckii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Butia witeckii?
Butia witeckii
What is the common name of Butia witeckii?
Witeck's Jelly Palm
Where is Butia witeckii native to?
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
Kelen Pureza Soares (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Soares' in the authors string.
Solon Jonas Longhi (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.J.Longhi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77141118-1: Based on the initial data import