Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Butia

Species:

Butia marmorii

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, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Adapted to grassland fires in native habitat with ability to resprout from trunk after top damage. Thick trunk base provides some fire protection.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

60–180 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate slowly and erratically. Fresh seeds germinate better than stored seeds. Warm temperatures and consistent moisture aid germination.

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