Butia matogrossensis
Butia (boo-TEE-ah) matogrossensis (mah-toh-gross-EN-siss) | |||||||
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Habitat and Distribution
Brazil, West-Central, eastern state of Mato Grosso do Sul. It inhabits savannas with shrubs, on sandy soils in tropical climates. (Nigel Kembrey-hardy-palms.co.uk)Description
B. matogrossensis is a dwarf palm, with short erect stem, which holds an arched crown and strongly keeled leaves, and a green-blue color. (Nigel Kembrey-hardy-palms.co.uk)
Culture
Cold Hardiness Zone: 9b
Comments and Curiosities
Etymology: The specific name matogrossensis refers to the typical terra of this taxon: the state Brazilian Mato Grosso do Sul.
A rare, native palm of the Cerrado, where it grows in sandy soils in eastern Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Forms an erect stem briefly, which holds a crown of attractive leaves, beautifully arched and intensely keeled, light colored, it's rarely found in cultivaion. It adapts well to growing in a variety of warm temperate climates. (RPS.com)
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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.