Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
leonis
ID:
901831

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Muñiz & Borhidi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 27: 443 (1981 publ. 1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901166

Common Names

  • Leonis Coccothrinax
  • Lion Thatch Palm
  • Silver Thatch Palm

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Description

Coccothrinax leonis (also called Lion Palm, among many other common names) is a palm native to the Caribbean. It grows to a height of 6–15 m and has a single trunk. Its leaves are fan-shaped and silver-green, and its flowers are small and yellow. It prefers moist, sunny habitats and is salt tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Coccothrinax leonis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for thatching, and its leaves are used to make brooms and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coccothrinax leonis has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coccothrinax leonis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Coccothrinax leonis

Coccothrinax leonis is native to the Caribbean.

Coccothrinax leonis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coccothrinax leonis?

Coccothrinax leonis

What is the common name of Coccothrinax leonis?

Cuban Thatch Palm

How tall can Coccothrinax leonis grow?

Up to 15 feet tall

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-44422: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Onaney Muñiz Gutiérrez (1937-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Muñiz' in the authors string.