Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
yunquensis
ID:
902353

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borhidi & O.Muñiz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 27: 447 (1981 publ. 1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901688

Common Names

  • Coccothrinax yunquensis
  • Yunque Thatch Palm
  • Yunque Palm

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Description

Coccothrinax yunquensis (also called Yunquensis Palm, among many other common names) is a perennial palm species native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It grows in open grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas, and can reach up to 10 m in height.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coccothrinax yunquensis has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coccothrinax yunquensis is a perennial palm that is native to the Caribbean. It is a slow-growing species that can reach up to 10 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or fall in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or fall. The clumps should be divided and replanted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Coccothrinax yunquensis

Coccothrinax yunquensis can be found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

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-44468: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Onaney Muñiz Gutiérrez (1937-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Muñiz' in the authors string.