Butia pubispatha
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Habitat and Distribution
Brazil, South.
Description
Culture
Cold Hardiness Zone: 10a
Comments and Curiosities
A dwarf palm tree that grows in the eastern part of the Brazilian state of ParanĂ¡ in grassland on sandy soils. It forms an underground stem (acaulescent), and a small crown of fine, feathered, gray-green leaves. It grows faster and is generally stronger as it matures. The fruits are very popular. A very pretty. Cold-compatible palm for warm temperate regions. (RPS.com)
External Links
References
Phonetic spelling of Latin names by edric.
Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos.
Special thanks to Palmweb.org, Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos.
Glossary of Palm Terms; Based on the glossary in Dransfield, J., N.W. Uhl, C.B. Asmussen-Lange, W.J. Baker, M.M. Harley & C.E. Lewis. 2008. Genera Palmarum - Evolution and Classification of the Palms. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. All images copyright of the artists and photographers (see images for credits).
Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.