Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
boschiana
ID:
901458

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.M.Mejía & R.G.García

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Moscosoa 9: 1 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900793

Common Names

  • Coccothrinax Boschiana
  • Thatch Palm
  • Silver Thatch Palm

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Description

Coccothrinax boschiana (also called Bosch'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 boschiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coccothrinax boschiana is yellow, with a single seed in each seed head. The seedlings are short with a single leaf and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coccothrinax boschiana is a slow-growing, fan-shaped palm native to the Caribbean. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted in a moist soil.

Where to Find Coccothrinax boschiana

Coccothrinax boschiana 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,