Copernicia curbeloi
Copernicia (koh-pehr-nee-SEE-ah) curbeloi (coor-beh-LOH-ee) | |||||||
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Habitat and Distribution
Copernicia curbeloi is endemic to East-Central Cuba, growsmainly on the savanna.Description
Robust, solitary trunk, up to 15 meters, and 30-40 cm. in dia., in habitat. Circular costapalmate leaves, with green lamina on the upper side, and slightly silverish on the bottom, 1.3 meters long, with a petiole of 80 cm., armed with thorns. The tomentose inflorescence is arched 3 meters long, and stretches out over the top, and carries groups of 2 to 3. The fruit is globose and about 18 mm. in diam. black when ripe. Editing by edric.
Culture
Slow growing, prefers a sunny location, resists drought when mature, but does well with moderate watering, and good drainage. Hardiness: USDA zone: 10a
Comments and Curiosities
External Links
- Glossary of Palm Terms
- MODERN BOTANICAL LATIN
- "Just To Be Clear"
- http://www.photomazza.com/?Copernicia-curbeoli
- 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.