Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
excelsa
ID:
323866

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lodd. ex Mart.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Palm. 3: 320 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323198

Common Names

  • Thrinax excelsa
  • Excelsa Thrinax
  • Excelsa Tree

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Description

Thrinax excelsa (also called Florida Thatch Palm, among many other common names) is a medium-sized palm tree with a single trunk and a rounded crown of fan-shaped leaves. It is native to the Caribbean and Florida, and grows in coastal areas and mangrove swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Thrinax excelsa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thrinax excelsa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thrinax excelsa can be propagated by seed, division, or air layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Air layering can be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. Cuttings can also be taken in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Thrinax excelsa

Thrinax excelsa is found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Thrinax excelsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thrinax excelsa?

Thrinax excelsa

What is the family of Thrinax excelsa?

Arecaceae

What is the natural habitat of Thrinax excelsa?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

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-203960: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Conrad Loddiges (1738-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lodd.' in the authors string.