The European Palm Society Palm Database

IntroductionButiawitecki

Butia witecki

Genus: Butia
Species: witecki
Common Name: Witeck Yatay Palm
Country Of Origin: Brazil
Possible height/width: Stem to 6 meters
Soil Preference: Sandy
Preferred Aspect: Full sun
Minimum Temp: -13c
Seed tips:

Difficult to sprout. Fresh seeds can take also more than 2 years to sprout
General comments:

Described as a seperate species in 2012 Butia witecki is a member of the yatay family and originates from the Toropi River, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

 

  • Leaves 150 – 220 cm long vs 190 – 320 cm
  • Fruits very big, to 43 grams
  • Seeds angular, with three vertical corners, enlarged  near to the germination pores.
Photos:
Butia witteckii Butia witteckii
seeds of butia witeckii seeds of butia witeckii

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