Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
morrisii
ID:
813932

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Wendl.) C.Lewis & Zona

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Palms (1999+) 52: 87 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813266

Common Names

  • Morris' Thrinax
  • Morris Thrinax
  • Morris' Thrinax Palm

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Description

Leucothrinax morrisii (also called Silver Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Cuba and the Bahamas. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Leucothrinax morrisii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leucothrinax morrisii is a small, white, cup-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucothrinax morrisii is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in early summer.

Where to Find Leucothrinax morrisii

Leucothrinax morrisii is native to Cuba and can be found in tropical nurseries and garden centers.

Leucothrinax morrisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucothrinax morrisii?

Leucothrinax morrisii

What is the common name of Leucothrinax morrisii?

Morris' Thatch Palm

What is the natural habitat of Leucothrinax morrisii?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Leucothrinax genus

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-351387: Based on the initial data import
Hermann Wendland (1825-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wendl.' in the authors string.
Scott Zona (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zona' in the authors string.
Carl E. Lewis: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Lewis' in the authors string.