Butia — 5 species
Botanical species in the genus Butia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Butia capitata
Butia capitata
Family: Arecaceae
Cultivation
Butia capitata is native to the subtropical and tropical environment of eastern Brazil. Plants do not succeed in hot, wet, lowland tropical areas. They can succeed in drier areas with an annual rainfall as low as 250mm and one month or more where rainfall is below 25mm.
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Butia eriospatha
Butia eriospatha
Family: Arecaceae
Cultivation
A plant of moderate elevations in the subtropics, found at elevations between 700 - 1,200 metres. It grows in areas where it experiences frosts and temperatures as low as -4°c. Requires a position in full sun.
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Butia odorata
Butia odorata
Family: Arecaceae
Cultivation
Butia odorata is native to the warm temperate and subtropical environment of southern Brazil and Uruguay. It does not succeed in hot, wet, lowland tropical areas. It can succeed in drier areas with an annual rainfall as low as 250mm and one month or more where rainfall is below 25mm.
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Butia purpurascens
Butia purpurascens
Family: Arecaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the tropics and subtropics, able to be grown in frost-free temperate areas. It shows considerable resistance to frost, tolerating at least -6°c and probably more. Very wind resistant.
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Butia yatay
Butia yatay
Family: Arecaceae
Cultivation
Yatay palm grows naturally in climates with a pronounced dry season, but can succeed in a range of conditions from the dry subtropics to moderate rainfall warm temperate zones. Plants can tolerate short-lived, light frosts with temperatures down to -2c. Succeeds in a well-drained soil and a position in full sun.
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