Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
cookii
ID:
918619

Status:
valid

Authors:
Read

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Principes 13: 13 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917954

Common Names

  • Colpothrinax cookii
  • Cookii Colpothrinax
  • Cook's Colpothrinax

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Description

Colpothrinax cookii (also called Cook's Thatch Palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and can be found in tropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas. It is a perennial palm growing up to 5 m tall, with large, showy fronds in shades of green.

Uses & Benefits

Colpothrinax cookii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Colpothrinax cookii has yellow, star-shaped flowers with six petals and six stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colpothrinax cookii is a tropical plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Colpothrinax cookii

Colpothrinax cookii is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico and Guatemala.

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,

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