Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Butia

Species:

Butia matogrossensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

oct,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 periodic fires in the Cerrado ecosystem. Underground stem base allows resprouting after fire damage to fronds.

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 improve germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI