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<p><i>Butia eriospatha</i> is a palm species native to the highlands of southern Brazil, iconic for forming large palm groves in the frosty landscape in the winter. To investigate the cultural significance of <i>Butia eriospatha</i>, assess the distribution of knowledge, and compare it with ethnobotanical data on <i>Butia catarinensis</i> and <i>Butia odorata</i>, an ethnobotanical survey was conducted with thirty-six participants (26 women and 10 men, aged 29 to 85&#xa0;years) from seven municipalities. The study enabled the identification of common and contrasting elements in the relationship between communities and <i>Butia</i> species. <i>Butia eriospatha</i> proved to be a highly versatile plant, with 41 different uses for food, drink production, handicrafts, utilities, landscaping, medicinal applications, and celebrations. Differences in knowledge about the use of <i>Butia eriospatha</i> were observed among participants, with food-related uses being more prominent among older individuals with stronger ties to rural areas, while beverage-related uses stood out among the younger, urban group. The main uses were the consumption of fresh fruit (<i>n</i> = 36) and seed (<i>n</i> = 26). The leaf was the part with the most uses (<i>n</i> = 13) and was highlighted in festivities and religious celebrations. Beyond domestic uses, this species is intertwined with economic practices, popular expressions, and local territorial identity.</p>

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Exploring the Sociocultural Importance of Butia eriospatha (Arecaceae), an Iconic Palm of the Highlands of Southern Brazil

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    2025年7月23日

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  • Julia Goetten Wagner,
  • Karine Louise dos Santos,
  • Gustavo Heiden,
  • Marcia Vizzotto,
  • Rosa Lía Barbieri

摘要

Butia eriospatha is a palm species native to the highlands of southern Brazil, iconic for forming large palm groves in the frosty landscape in the winter. To investigate the cultural significance of Butia eriospatha, assess the distribution of knowledge, and compare it with ethnobotanical data on Butia catarinensis and Butia odorata, an ethnobotanical survey was conducted with thirty-six participants (26 women and 10 men, aged 29 to 85 years) from seven municipalities. The study enabled the identification of common and contrasting elements in the relationship between communities and Butia species. Butia eriospatha proved to be a highly versatile plant, with 41 different uses for food, drink production, handicrafts, utilities, landscaping, medicinal applications, and celebrations. Differences in knowledge about the use of Butia eriospatha were observed among participants, with food-related uses being more prominent among older individuals with stronger ties to rural areas, while beverage-related uses stood out among the younger, urban group. The main uses were the consumption of fresh fruit (n = 36) and seed (n = 26). The leaf was the part with the most uses (n = 13) and was highlighted in festivities and religious celebrations. Beyond domestic uses, this species is intertwined with economic practices, popular expressions, and local territorial identity.