Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
901711

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burret

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , ser. 3, 6(7): 14 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901046

Common Names

  • Graceful Silver Palm
  • Graceful Thatch Palm
  • Silver Thatch Palm

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Description

Coccothrinax gracilis (also called Silver Palm, among many other common names) is a palm tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows in a variety of habitats, including coastal areas, disturbed areas, and open woodlands. Its leaves are fan-shaped and silver-green in color, and its flowers are small and yellow. It is a medium-sized tree, reaching a height of up to 30 feet.

Uses & Benefits

Coccothrinax gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coccothrinax gracilis is small and white. The seed is small and round, with a light brown color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coccothrinax gracilis is a warm-season palm that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer and should be kept moist until germination. Division of the clumps should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Coccothrinax gracilis

Coccothrinax gracilis 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-44411: Based on the initial data import
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.