Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumos
ID:
299978

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Burret

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 32: 101 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000299310

Common Names

  • Pumos Palmetto
  • Pumos Cabbage Palm
  • Pumos Sabal

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Synonyms

  • Copernicia pumos Mart. [unknown]
  • Copernicia pumos (Kunth) Kunth [valid]

Description

Sabal pumos (also called Dwarf Palmetto, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to the southeastern United States. It is a small fan palm, with a trunk up to 3 m tall and a crown of up to 3 m wide. It is found in coastal regions, in hammocks, and in other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sabal pumos has been used for making furniture, paper, and rope. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sabal pumos has small, yellowish-white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sabal pumos is a slow-growing, clumping palm that is native to the Caribbean. It is hardy in USDA Zones 9-11 and prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of suckers. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division of suckers should be done in early spring or late fall.

Where to Find Sabal pumos

Sabal pumos is native to the Caribbean, including the Bahamas, Cuba, and Hispaniola.

Sabal pumos FAQ

What is the common name of Sabal pumos?

Puerto Rican Palmetto

What is the natural habitat of Sabal pumos?

It is native to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands

What is the size of Sabal pumos?

It can reach up to 15 meters in height

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-181060: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.