Butia

RHS Plant Profile
jelly palm

Other common names

jelly palm, yatay palm

Size

Time to Maturity
No preference

Botanical Details

Family
Arecaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
A genus of relatively hardy palms, native to South America, with feathery, grey-green drooping foliage, some grown as stemless plants and others as small trees. Many species of Butia produce edible fruits which can be made into jellies and alcoholic drinks
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Brazil to Argentina