Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
readii
ID:
902214

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.J.Quero

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Principes 24: 118 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901549

Common Names

  • Coccothrinax readii
  • Read's Silver Palm
  • Thatch Palm

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Description

Coccothrinax readii (also called Read's Thatch Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to the Caribbean islands. It is a small palm tree that grows up to 5 meters in height and has a trunk that is covered with a thick layer of fibers. Its leaves are fan-shaped and can reach up to 1.5 meters in length. It is found in dry, sandy soils and is tolerant of drought and heat.

Uses & Benefits

Sporobolus variegatus is a species of grass native to North America. It is used as an ornamental grass and is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coccothrinax readii is a small, yellow, spike-like inflorescence. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coccothrinax readii 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 readii

Coccothrinax readii can be found in dry forests and woodlands in Cuba, Haiti, and 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-44454: Based on the initial data import
Hermilo J. Quero: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.Quero' in the authors string.