Thrinax parviflora

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Thrinax (TRI-naks)
parviflora (pahr-vih-FLOHR-ah)
Thrinax parviflora zooz.jpg
Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens. Hilo, Hawaii.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Thrinax (TRI-naks)
Species:
parviflora (pahr-vih-FLOHR-ah)
Synonyms
None set.
Native Continent
America
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Morphology
Habit: Solitary
Leaf type: Costapalmate
Culture
Survivability index
Common names
Broom Palm, Mountain Thatch Palm

Habitat and Distribution

Jamaica.

Fairchild FL Another speicmen.

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

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).


Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.

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