Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Butia

Species:

Butia exospadix

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

400 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Tolerates fire in native grassland habitats, can resprout from trunk after burning events typical of South American campos.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

60–180 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates more readily. Remove fruit pulp and sow in warm conditions with consistent moisture.

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