Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
alexandri
ID:
901298

Status:
valid

Authors:
León

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Mem. Soc. Cub. Hist. Nat. ''Felipe Poey'' 13: 122 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900633

Common Names

  • Coccothrinax alexandri
  • Alexandri Thatch Palm
  • Cuban Thatch Palm

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Description

Coccothrinax alexandri (also called Silver Thatch Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to Cuba and the Bahamas. It is a slow-growing, solitary palm that can reach heights of up to 10 m (33 ft). Its trunk is covered with a dense mat of silvery-gray fibers. It is found in dry, rocky, limestone soils in coastal areas and in dry, sandy soils in the interior.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Coccothrinax alexandri sub. alexandri
Coccothrinax alexandri sub. nitida (León) Borhidi & O.Muñiz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coccothrinax alexandri is a small, yellowish-green spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain with a smooth surface. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coccothrinax alexandri can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The soil should be kept moist until the seeds germinate. Once the seedlings are established, they should be thinned to a spacing of 10-15 cm. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Coccothrinax alexandri

Coccothrinax alexandri is native to Africa and can be found in dry grasslands and savannas.

Coccothrinax alexandri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coccothrinax alexandri?

Coccothrinax alexandri

What is the common name of Coccothrinax alexandri?

Alexandri Palm

What is the family of Coccothrinax alexandri?

Arecaceae

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-44371: Based on the initial data import
Frère León (1871-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'León' in the authors string.