Butia campicola

Family: Arecaceae

What it is like

A small palm. It has clustered underground stems. There are 3-9 arching leaves. There are 14-16 leaflets on each side. The fruit are oval and 1.5-2 cm long by 1 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Yataicapii

Synonyms

Cocos campicola Barb. Rodr.; Syagrus campicola (Barb.Rodr.) Becc.;