Copernicia yarey
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Habitat and Distribution
Copernicia yarey is endemic to Cuba. Open woodland and savanna.Description
A very large Solitary palm, with circular upright, waxy, costapalmate leaves. Editing by edric.
Culture
Moist position, in full sun.
Comments and Curiosities
There are two sub species, Copernicia yarey var. robusta, and Copernicia yarey var. yarey.
External Links
- Glossary of Palm Terms
- MODERN BOTANICAL LATIN
- "Just To Be Clear"
- http://southeastgarden.com/cuba.html
- Palms of Cuba
- 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.