Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
salvatoris
ID:
902249

Status:
valid

Authors:
León

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Mem. Soc. Cub. Hist. Nat. ''Felipe Poey'' 13: 125 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901584

Common Names

  • Thatch Palm
  • Silver Thatch Palm
  • Old Man Palm

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Description

Coccothrinax salvatoris (also called Salvator's Palm, among many other common names) is a palm tree native to the Caribbean region. It has a silver-green trunk and grows up to 20 feet tall. It is typically found in tropical forests and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Coccothrinax salvatoris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, as it is known to have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Coccothrinax salvatoris sub. loricata (León) Borhidi & O.Muñiz
Coccothrinax salvatoris sub. salvatoris

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coccothrinax salvatoris is a small, yellowish-green flower head. The seed is a small, brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, slender, green stem and a few small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coccothrinax salvatoris is a slow-growing palm native to the Caribbean. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-prepared seedbed.

Where to Find Coccothrinax salvatoris

Coccothrinax salvatoris can be found in dry forests and woodlands in Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic.

Coccothrinax salvatoris FAQ

What is the growth rate of Coccothrinax salvatoris?

The growth rate of Coccothrinax salvatoris is slow to moderate.

What is the soil type for Coccothrinax salvatoris?

Coccothrinax salvatoris prefers sandy, well-drained soils.

What is the water requirement of Coccothrinax salvatoris?

Coccothrinax salvatoris requires moderate to regular water.

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-44457: Based on the initial data import
Frère León (1871-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'León' in the authors string.