Status:
valid
Authors:
Swingle ex Nash
Source:
wcs
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 23: 99 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000299272
Common Names
- Etonia Sabal
- Sabal etonia
- Etonia's Sabal
Description
Sabal etonia (also called Eton Palm, among many other common names) is a fan palm that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in lowland and montane rainforests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sabal etonia is used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes, and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sabal etonia are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sabal etonia is a slow-growing palm that is best propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C). It can be propagated by dividing the suckers that grow around the base of the plant.
Where to Find Sabal etonia
Sabal etonia is native to the southeastern United States.
Sabal etonia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sabal etonia?
Sabal etonia
What is the common name of Sabal etonia?
Etonia Palmetto
Where is Sabal etonia found?
Sabal etonia is found in the southeastern United States.
Species in the Sabal genus
Sabal bermudana,
Sabal causiarum,
Sabal domingensis,
Sabal etonia,
Sabal gretherae,
Sabal maritima,
Sabal mauritiiformis,
Sabal mexicana,
Sabal minor,
Sabal palmetto,
Sabal pumos,
Sabal rosei,
Sabal uresana,
Sabal yapa,
Sabal brazoriensis,
Sabal antillensis,
Sabal lougheediana,
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,