Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
323888

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 57 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323220

Common Names

  • Thrinax parviflora
  • Parviflora Thrinax
  • Key Thatch Palm

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Description

Thrinax parviflora (also called Florida Thatch Palm, among many other common names) is a small palm tree that grows up to 10 feet tall. It has a single trunk with a crown of fan-shaped leaves. It is native to the Caribbean and Florida and is found in coastal hammocks, pinelands, and coastal dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Thrinax parviflora 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Thrinax parviflora sub. parviflora
Thrinax parviflora sub. puberula Read

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thrinax parviflora 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 parviflora 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 parviflora

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

Thrinax parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thrinax parviflora?

Thrinax parviflora

What type of plant is Thrinax parviflora?

Thrinax parviflora is a species of palm in the family Arecaceae.

Where is Thrinax parviflora found?

Thrinax parviflora is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and Mexico.

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,

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