Butia capitata Jelly palm (Palmae) Evergreen tree

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Butia capitata
Jelly palm
Evergreen tree
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The Butia capitata plant species is found in Southern S. America - South Brazil and Uruguay. It is a member of the Palmae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Jelly palm. Some home gardeners know the variety as Cocos capitata. C. coronata.

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Latin Name:  Butia capitata
Common Name:  Jelly palm
Family:  Palmae
Author:  (Mart.)Becc.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  6   Mature Width:  4

Habitat:  Grassland plains near the coast[231].

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a warm greenhouse at not less than 24°c[188]. Stored seed is very slow to germinate. Pre-soaking the seed for 24 hours in warm water prior to sowing may shorten the germination time. Plants form a long tap-root some time before forming a shoot. Germination of fresh seed usually takes place in 3 - 4 months at 25°c[138]. Plant out into individual pots either as soon as root growth is noticed or as soon as top growth appears. Grow on in a greenhouse for at least the first winter. See Cultivation notes above regarding planting them outdoors.

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