Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
901276

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sarg. ex Becc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Webbia 2: 313 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900611

Common Names

  • Coccothrinax Acuminata
  • Silver Thatch Palm
  • Old Man Palm

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Description

Coccothrinax acuminata (also called Silver Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to the Caribbean. It grows up to 10m tall, with a slender trunk and long, feathery leaves. It prefers moist, sandy soils and is often found in coastal regions.

Uses & Benefits

Coccothrinax acuminata is used as an ornamental plant, for timber production, and as a source of biomass for biofuel production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coccothrinax acuminata is a small, yellow-green head with a single spikelet. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are thin, upright, and light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coccothrinax acuminata is a warm-season palm that is grown for its ornamental value. It is best adapted to well-drained, sandy loam soils and is tolerant of drought and heat. It is propagated by seed and can be planted in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Coccothrinax acuminata

Coccothrinax acuminata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Caribbean, Central America, and Mexico.

Species in the Coccothrinax genus

Coccothrinax torrida, Coccothrinax acuminata, Coccothrinax acunana, Coccothrinax alexandri, Coccothrinax alta, Coccothrinax argentata, Coccothrinax argentea, Coccothrinax baracoensis, Coccothrinax barbadensis, Coccothrinax bermudezii, Coccothrinax borhidiana, Coccothrinax boschiana, Coccothrinax camagueyana, Coccothrinax clarensis, Coccothrinax concolor, Coccothrinax crinita, Coccothrinax cupularis, Coccothrinax ekmanii, Coccothrinax elegans, Coccothrinax fagildei, Coccothrinax fragrans, Coccothrinax garciana, Coccothrinax gracilis, Coccothrinax guantanamensis, Coccothrinax gundlachii, Coccothrinax hioramii, Coccothrinax inaguensis, Coccothrinax jamaicensis, Coccothrinax leonis, Coccothrinax litoralis, Coccothrinax macroglossa, Coccothrinax microphylla, Coccothrinax miraguama, Coccothrinax moaensis, Coccothrinax montana, Coccothrinax munizii, Coccothrinax muricata, Coccothrinax nipensis, Coccothrinax orientalis, Coccothrinax pauciramosa, Coccothrinax proctorii, Coccothrinax pseudorigida, Coccothrinax pumila, Coccothrinax readii, Coccothrinax rigida, Coccothrinax salvatoris, Coccothrinax saxicola, Coccothrinax scoparia, Coccothrinax spissa, Coccothrinax trinitensis,

Species in the Arecaceae family

Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,

References

IPNI record: 62334-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001316739
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
Charles Sprague Sargent (1841-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sarg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:62334-2: Based on the initial data import