Coccothrinax jamaicensis
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Contents
Habitat and Distribution
Jamaica. Endemic.
Description
Culture
Comments and Curiosities
- IMAGE GALLERY
Jamaica.
Coccothrinax jamaicensis typically forms stands like this and is most frequently found in Hellshire and Portland Ridge. It is an important food source for birds and provides raw material for local craft manufacture, woven bags, baskets, hats, etc.
Miami, FL. Photo by Kyle Wicomb.
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External Links
- Glossary of Palm Terms
- MODERN BOTANICAL LATIN
- "Just To Be Clear"
- Coccothrinax jamaicensis The Jamaican Silver Thatch ROBERT W. READ
References
Phonetic spelling of Latin names by edric.
Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos.
Special thanks to Palmweb.org, Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos.
Glossary of Palm Terms; Based on the glossary in Dransfield, J., N.W. Uhl, C.B. Asmussen-Lange, W.J. Baker, M.M. Harley & C.E. Lewis. 2008. Genera Palmarum - Evolution and Classification of the Palms. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. All images copyright of the artists and photographers (see images for credits).
Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.
