What is Butia?

Butia is the name of the genus for nine different types of palm trees. They are most common in South America, but due to their hardness against drought and cold, they can also be found in gardens and worldwide. They differ in height, from small, without stems to higher species, but most of them produce the abundance of edible fruit. In general, their leaves are similar to feathers, although some also have a sharp spine.

found in Paraguay, b. Campicola is one of the smallest species in the family Butia . In most cases, these palms reach only 16 inches (about 40.64 cm). Like all species, this palm is resistant to drought and frost. Its bluish green leaves are headless and usually produce brown fruits. b. Yatay , on the other hand, is considered to be the highest of butia Palma species. It is originally from Argentina and grows to heights of about 25 to 40 feet (7.6 to 12.2 m).

mThe most popular species in the genus is b. Capitata . This palm, also called Pindo Palm, is located in Brazil and Uruguay. It has been grown all over the world and is often seen in the landscape plans everywhere from the southern part of the United States to Canada and England. Usually it will grow anywhere from 3 to 19 feet (about 0.91 to 5.8 m) in height. Its orange fruit is edible and is often made of jelly or jam, but rarely is consumed raw.

Another palm in the genus Butia , which produces edible fruit, is b. It creates red fruit that can be eaten raw or produced in jelly. Fruits are often used to make an alcoholic beverage. This species is reported to grow the fastest and is the worst of all butia palms.

Many of the different types of palms in the family Butia become in the wild, especially in their countries of origin. These palms grow best in the pastures of South America. Trastmans are rarely protected and often usedShe eats for agricultural purposes. As a result, native palms are removed from the ground and prevents re -growth. While some palm species are endangered, others have been cultivated. Even cultivated species, however, occur in the wild in limited quantities.