Copernicia brittonorum
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Contents
Habitat and Distribution
Copernicia brittonorum is endemic to western and
Description
Very rare species from Cuba, where it is endangered. Has circular, stiff fan leaves that are glaucous in color, and sometimes a bit pendant at the very tips. Editing by edric.
Culture
Comments and Curiosities
There are two sub-species as well, Copernicia brittonorum var. acuta, and Copernicia brittonorum var. sabaloense.
- IMAGE GALLERY
Cuba, photo by Paul Craft, edric.
Fairchild Botanical Gardens, FL. Photo by Geoff Stein.
Cuba. Photo by Paul Craft.
Cuba. Photo by Paul Craft.
Cuba. Photo by Paul Craft.
Cuba. Photo by Paul Craft.
Cuba. Photo by Paul Craft.
Cuba. Photo by Paul Craft.
Cuba. Photo by Paul Craft.
External Links
- Glossary of Palm Terms
- MODERN BOTANICAL LATIN
- "Just To Be Clear"
- http://www.plantapalm.com/vpe/virtualtours/cuba/vpe_palmsofcuba1.htm
- http://perfildaplanta.blogspot.com/2010/07/roystoneas-confusoes-imperiais-parte-ii.html
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.
