Butia campicola

(Barb. Rodr.) Noblick

Arecaceae Edible: Fruit

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Summary

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Butia campicola is a very small species of Butia palm with an underground trunk; native to the cerrados of central Paraguay and south-central Brazil.

Description

A small palm. It has clustered underground stems. There are 3-9 arching leaves. There are 14-16 leaflets on each side. The fruit are oval and 1.5-2 cm long by 1 cm wide.

Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, South America,

Synonyms

Cocos campicola Barb. Rodr.Syagrus campicola (Barb.Rodr.) Becc.

Also Known As

Yataicapii

References (3)

Bortolotto, I. M., et al, 2018, Lista preliminar das plantas alimenticias nativas de Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil. Iheringia, Serie Botanica, Porto Alegre, 73 (supl.):101-116
Henderson, A., Galeano, G and Bernal, R., 1995, Field Guide to the Palms of the Americas. Princeton. p 137
Noblick, L. R., 2004, Transfer of Syagrus campicola to Butia. Palms Volume 48(1): 42