Status:
valid
Authors:
Burret
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , ser. 3, 6(7): 15 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901013
Common Names
- Fragrant Thatch Palm
- Fragrant Palm
- Vůně Thatch Palm
Description
Coccothrinax fragrans (also called Fragrant Thatch Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to Cuba. It is a perennial palm with a height of up to 10 meters. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Coccothrinax fragrans is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coccothrinax fragrans has small, white, fragrant flowers that appear in clusters at the top of the plant. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coccothrinax fragrans is a perennial palm that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Water regularly to keep the soil moist, but not soggy. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in early spring or late fall. Plant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location and water regularly.
Where to Find Coccothrinax fragrans
Coccothrinax fragrans is found in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Jamaica. It is found in dry coastal areas and on limestone outcrops.
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,