Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
acunana
ID:
901287

Status:
valid

Authors:
León

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Mem. Soc. Cub. Hist. Nat. ''Felipe Poey'' 13: 128 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900622

Common Names

  • Coccothrinax acunana
  • Silver Thatch Palm
  • Haitian Thatch Palm

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Description

Coccothrinax acunana (also called Silver Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to the Caribbean. It is a medium-sized palm with a slender, erect trunk and long, feather-like leaves. It typically grows in moist, tropical forests in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Coccothrinax acunana 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 acunana is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seed is a small, black, glossy grain. The seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coccothrinax acunana 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 acunana

Coccothrinax acunana 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-44370: Based on the initial data import
Frère León (1871-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'León' in the authors string.