Butia eriospatha

Common names

Wooly Jelly Palm, Wooly Botia.

Curiosities

‘Eriospatha’ means with a woolly spathe.

Origin

South Brazil.

Habitat

Open areas and Araucaria forests.

Morphology

Similar to B. capitata, differs for its woolly spathes. May have woolly or green fronds. Up to 6 m tall. Fruit ovoid and yellowish.

Climate

Subtropical to temperate. This palm has tolerated temperatures down to –9.4ºC (15ºF, USDA Zone 8b).

Germination

Growing

Slightly difficult for cultivation and not really common. Needs lots of sun and a well-drained soil.