Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
concolor
ID:
901552

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burret

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , ser. 3, 6(7): 13 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900887

Common Names

  • Coccothrinax Concolor
  • Uniform Thatch Palm
  • Silver Thatch Palm

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Description

Coccothrinax concolor (also called Silver Palm, among many other common names) is a solitary palm species native to Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. It has silver-green leaves with a length of up to 2 m and a width of up to 0.5 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is often found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Coccothrinax concolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coccothrinax concolor is a small, white flower head that is surrounded by a ring of white bracts. The seed of this plant is a small, brown, hard-shelled seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, slender leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coccothrinax concolor is a perennial palm native to the Caribbean. It is a low-growing plant that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into several parts and each part can be planted in a separate pot.

Where to Find Coccothrinax concolor

Coccothrinax concolor 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-44396: Based on the initial data import
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.