Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
moaensis
ID:
902059

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Borhidi & O.Muñiz) O.Muñiz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 27: 451 (1981 publ. 1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901394

Common Names

  • Moa Palm
  • Coccothrinax Moaensis
  • Moa Cabbage Palm

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Description

Coccothrinax moaensis (also called Moa Palm, among many other common names) is a palm species native to Cuba. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Coccothrinax moaensis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a forage grass for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coccothrinax moaensis is small and yellow. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coccothrinax moaensis is a slow-growing, clump-forming palm native to the Caribbean. It is best grown in full sun and prefers a well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Coccothrinax moaensis

Coccothrinax moaensis can be found in the Dominican Republic.

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-44440: 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.