The Scheelea butyracea plant prefers tropical climates and can be found in regions of South America. It thrives at varying altitudes.
Common Name: Wine Palm
Scheelea butyracea, commonly known as wine palm or palma real, is a tropical plant found in South America. It is primarily valued for its sap, which is tapped to produce wine or toddy. Additionally, the plant's terminal buds and seeds are consumed, and the seeds yield an edible oil.
Scheelea butyracea
Country of origin: Tropical South America.
- Scheelea butyracea is also known as the wine palm or palma real. - It is primarily found in Tropical South America. - The trunk of the plant is tapped to extract sap, which is used to make wine or toddy. - The terminal buds and seeds of the plant are edible. - The seeds of Scheelea butyracea also yield an edible oil.
- Well-drained soil - Moist soil - Sandy soil - Loamy soil - Clay soil - pH range: acidic to slightly alkaline
Tropical South America. The trunk is tapped for sap to make a wine or toddy. Terminal buds and seed are eaten. The seed also yields an edible oil.