Butia eriospatha
Woolly Jelly Palm, Wooly Jelly Palm
Also known as: Butia punctata Bomhard +3 more
- Butia punctata Bomhard
- Calappa eriospatha (Mart. ex Drude) Kuntze
- Cocos eriospatha Mart. ex Drude
- Syagrus eriospatha (Mart. ex Drude) Glassman
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Butia eriospatha (commonly known as Woolly Jelly Palm or Wooly Jelly Palm) is a palm tree within the Arecaceae family. It is found natively in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Palm
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil South
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina Northeast