Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Muñiz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Acta Agron. Acad. Sci. Hung. 27: 437 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900783
Common Names
- Coccothrinax Borhidiana
- Borhidiana Thatch Palm
- Silver Thatch Palm
Description
Coccothrinax borhidiana (also called Borhidi's thatch palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to the Caribbean. It is characterized by its fan-shaped leaves and its tall, slender trunk. It is found in tropical forests, coastal habitats, and other moist areas.
Uses & Benefits
Coccothrinax borhidiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Coccothrinax borhidiana is yellow, with a single seed in each seed head. The seedlings are short with a single leaf and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coccothrinax borhidiana is a slow-growing, fan palm native to the Caribbean. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is tolerant of drought and salt spray. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the root ball. It is a slow-growing palm that can reach heights of up to 25 feet.
Where to Find Coccothrinax borhidiana
Coccothrinax borhidiana is found in tropical forests in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
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,