Difference between revisions of "Thrinax parviflora"
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Jamaica. | Jamaica. | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Among the many Thrinax, this species from the mountains of Jamaica is one of the prettiest. It grows a slender, smooth trunk topped by an open crown of smallish, very thick and leathery fan leaves with curiously twisted and curled, grass green segments. This robust palm will thrive in tropical as well as subtropical climates and tolerates an occasional light frost. It does well even on poor, rocky, or sandy soils, as long as it is well drained, and, like most Thrinax, it adapts well to coastal exposure. (RPS.com) | Among the many Thrinax, this species from the mountains of Jamaica is one of the prettiest. It grows a slender, smooth trunk topped by an open crown of smallish, very thick and leathery fan leaves with curiously twisted and curled, grass green segments. This robust palm will thrive in tropical as well as subtropical climates and tolerates an occasional light frost. It does well even on poor, rocky, or sandy soils, as long as it is well drained, and, like most Thrinax, it adapts well to coastal exposure. (RPS.com) | ||
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Image:ThrinaparviIMG 0209.JPG|Fairchild FL. | Image:ThrinaparviIMG 0209.JPG|Fairchild FL. | ||
Image:Thrinax_parviflora_in_seed_zooz.jpg|In Seed, Hawaii. | Image:Thrinax_parviflora_in_seed_zooz.jpg|In Seed, Hawaii. | ||
| − | Image:ThrinparvIMG 0136.JPG|Fairchild FL | + | Image:ThrinparvIMG 0136.JPG|Fairchild FL. Thrinax parviflora subsp. parviflora. |
File:886850.jpg|Singapore. Photo by Geoff Stein, edric. | File:886850.jpg|Singapore. Photo by Geoff Stein, edric. | ||
File:48489e.jpg|Audobon Center, Oahu, Hawaii. Photo by Geoff Stein, edric. | File:48489e.jpg|Audobon Center, Oahu, Hawaii. Photo by Geoff Stein, edric. | ||
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File:6127971129_c92bc55896_o.jpg|Fairchild Botanical Tropical Garden, Coral Gables, FL. Photo by Kyle Wicomb, edric. | File:6127971129_c92bc55896_o.jpg|Fairchild Botanical Tropical Garden, Coral Gables, FL. Photo by Kyle Wicomb, edric. | ||
File:6046828752_1f596db3d2_o.jpg|Miami. Photo by Kyle Wicomb, edric. | File:6046828752_1f596db3d2_o.jpg|Miami. Photo by Kyle Wicomb, edric. | ||
| − | File:5208130208_33e5e237f7_o.jpg|Miami. Photo by Kyle Wicomb, edric. | + | File:5208130208_33e5e237f7_o.jpg|Miami. Thrinax parviflora subsp. parviflora. Photo by Kyle Wicomb, edric. |
File:3726025472_b044a7f4f0_o.jpg|Photo by Vivero de Palmas, edric. | File:3726025472_b044a7f4f0_o.jpg|Photo by Vivero de Palmas, edric. | ||
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Contents
Habitat and Distribution
Jamaica.
Description
Among the many Thrinax, this species from the mountains of Jamaica is one of the prettiest. It grows a slender, smooth trunk topped by an open crown of smallish, very thick and leathery fan leaves with curiously twisted and curled, grass green segments. This robust palm will thrive in tropical as well as subtropical climates and tolerates an occasional light frost. It does well even on poor, rocky, or sandy soils, as long as it is well drained, and, like most Thrinax, it adapts well to coastal exposure. (RPS.com)
Culture
Cold Hardiness Zone: 10a
Comments and Curiosities
There are two subspecies; Thrinax parviflora subsp. parviflora, and Thrinax parviflora subsp. puberula.
External Links
- Glossary of Palm Terms
- MODERN BOTANICAL LATIN
- "Just To Be Clear"
- Leucothrinax morrisii, a New Name for a Familiar Caribbean Palm, by Dr. Scott Zona
- http://www.fairchildgarden.org/Articles/id/555/read/Palm-Outcasts-are-Actually-Supermodels/
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-aCJq9tGhA
References
Phonetic spelling of Latin names by edric.
Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos, edric.
Special thanks to Palmweb.org, Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos, edric.
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).
- IMAGE GALLERY
Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens. Hilo, Hawaii.
Fairchild FL.
In Seed, Hawaii.
Fairchild FL. Thrinax parviflora subsp. parviflora.
Singapore. Photo by Geoff Stein, edric.
Audobon Center, Oahu, Hawaii. Photo by Geoff Stein, edric.
Hawaii. Photo by Geoff Stein, edric.
Hilo Zoo, Hawaii. Photo by Geoff Stein, edric.
Thrinax parviflora subsp. parviflora. Photo-FTBG.
Thrinax parviflora subsp. parviflora. Photo-FTBG.
Photo-floridamemory.com
Fairchild Botanical Tropical Garden, Coral Gables, FL. Photo by Kyle Wicomb, edric.
Miami. Photo by Kyle Wicomb, edric.
Miami. Thrinax parviflora subsp. parviflora. Photo by Kyle Wicomb, edric.
Photo by Vivero de Palmas, edric.
Photo-Rare Palm Seeds.com
Photo-Rare Palm Seeds.com
Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.
