Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
montana
ID:
902070

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burret

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , ser. 3, 6(7): 17 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901405

Common Names

  • Montana Palm
  • Coccothrinax Montana
  • Montana Cabbage Palm

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Description

Coccothrinax montana (also called Mountain Silver Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to the Caribbean. It is a small to medium-sized palm with a slender trunk and a rounded crown of fan-shaped leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats in the mountains of Cuba, Hispaniola, and Jamaica.

Uses & Benefits

Coccothrinax montana is used for erosion control, as a forage grass, and as an ornamental grass. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and to create windbreaks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coccothrinax montana 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 montana is a perennial palm that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soils. It can tolerate drought and is moderately salt tolerant. It is often used as an ornamental palm and can be planted in borders and containers. It can also be used as a ground cover or in meadows.

Where to Find Coccothrinax montana

Coccothrinax montana can be found in Cuba.

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-44441: Based on the initial data import
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.