Status:
valid
Authors:
Burret
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , ser. 3, 6(7): 12 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901482
Common Names
- Pauciramosa Palm
- Coccothrinax Pauciramosa
- Pauciramosa Cabbage Palm
Description
Coccothrinax pauciramosa (also called Silver Palm, among many other common names) is a palm tree native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in sandy soils, and is often found in coastal areas. It has thin, upright stems and narrow, pointed leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Coccothrinax pauciramosa is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and as a fodder grass for livestock. It is also used to control erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Coccothrinax pauciramosa are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coccothrinax pauciramosa is a perennial palm that is native to Cuba. It is a slow-growing palm that can reach up to 10 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Coccothrinax pauciramosa
Coccothrinax pauciramosa is native to Cuba and can be found in dry forests and coastal areas.
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,