South American jelly palm

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Brazil, Cuba, Taiwan, and United States.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)

Class

Liliopsida (単子葉植物綱)

Order

Arecales (ヤシ目)

Family

Arecaceae

Genus

Butia

Species

Butia capitata (South American jelly palm)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish butia

French butia de vinaigre

German Geleepalme

Portuguese coco-azedinho

Similar Species in Butia

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woolly jelly palm

Butia eriospatha

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of South American jelly palm?

The scientific name of South American jelly palm is Butia capitata. It belongs to the genus Butia.

Where does South American jelly palm live?

South American jelly palm is found in Distributed across Brazil, Cuba, Taiwan, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Cuba, Taiwan, United States.

What family does South American jelly palm belong to?

South American jelly palm (Butia capitata) belongs to the genus Butia, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.

What kingdom does South American jelly palm belong to?

South American jelly palm (Butia capitata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of South American jelly palm?

The closest relatives of South American jelly palm in the genus Butia include woolly jelly palm.