Status:
valid
Authors:
Burret
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , ser. 3, 6(7): 9 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981403
Common Names
- Hemithrinax ekmaniana
- Ekmaniana Hemithrinax
- Ekman's Hemithrinax
Description
Hemithrinax ekmaniana (also called Cuban Silver Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to Cuba and Hispaniola. It grows to a height of 5–7 meters and has a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. It prefers to grow in dry, open forests and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Hemithrinax ekmaniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an indoor houseplant. It has also been used medicinally to treat various ailments, such as fever and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hemithrinax ekmaniana has small, yellow flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hemithrinax ekmaniana is a tropical plant that is best grown in warm, humid climates. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in indirect light until germination.
Where to Find Hemithrinax ekmaniana
Hemithrinax ekmaniana can be found in Cuba.
Species in the Hemithrinax genus
Species in the Arecaceae family
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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,