Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
yuraguana
ID:
902364

Status:
valid

Authors:
León

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Mem. Soc. Cub. Hist. Nat. ''Felipe Poey'' 13: 119 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901699

Common Names

  • Coccothrinax yuraguana
  • Yuraguana Thatch Palm
  • Yuraguana Palm

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Description

Coccothrinax yuraguana (also called Yuraguana 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 yuraguana is a drought-tolerant ornamental palm that is used for erosion control, as a windbreak, and as a specimen plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coccothrinax yuraguana 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 yuraguana 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 yuraguana

Coccothrinax yuraguana 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-44469: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Frère León (1871-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'León' in the authors string.