Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
saxicola
ID:
902305

Status:
valid

Authors:
León

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Mem. Soc. Cub. Hist. Nat. ''Felipe Poey'' 13: 141 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901640

Common Names

  • Coccothrinax saxicola
  • Rock Thatch Palm
  • Saxicola Thatch Palm

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Description

Coccothrinax saxicola (also called Rock Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to the Caribbean. It grows up to 10m tall, with a slender trunk and long, feathery leaves. It prefers dry, rocky soils and is often found in coastal regions.

Uses & Benefits

Coccothrinax saxicola is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coccothrinax saxicola is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are slender, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coccothrinax saxicola is a perennial palm that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, loam, and sand. It is drought tolerant and does not require much fertilizer. Propagation is by seed or division of the suckers.

Where to Find Coccothrinax saxicola

Coccothrinax saxicola is native to the Caribbean and can be found in dry, open habitats.

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-44463: Based on the initial data import
Frère León (1871-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'León' in the authors string.