Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
crinita
ID:
901563

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb. & H.Wendl. ex C.H.Wright) Becc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Webbia 2: 334 1908

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900898

Common Names

  • Thatch Palm
  • Silver Thatch Palm
  • Old Man Palm

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Description

Coccothrinax crinita (also called Old Man 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 crinita 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 crinita 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 crinita is a slow-growing, clumping palm that can reach up to 5 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination, which usually takes place within 2-3 weeks. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Coccothrinax crinita

Coccothrinax crinita is native to the Caribbean, specifically Cuba, Hispaniola, and the Bahamas.

Coccothrinax crinita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coccothrinax crinita?

Coccothrinax crinita

What is the common name of Coccothrinax crinita?

Old Man Palm

What is the natural habitat of Coccothrinax crinita?

Tropical forests and savannas

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-44397: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
Charles Henry Wright (1864-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Wright' in the authors string.
Hermann Wendland (1825-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wendl.' in the authors string.