Coccothrinax litoralis
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Contents
Habitat and Distribution
Endemic to Cuba. Mostly on plains, and savannahs.
Description
Solitary, mostly upright costapalmate leaves, very full crown, fairly clean trunk. Monoecious, (both male and female flowers on same plant). Editing by edric.
Culture
Full sun, well drained position, fairly drought tolerant. Hardiness, USDA zones 10a-11. Rare in cultivation.
Comments and Curiosities
Endangered.
External Links
- Glossary of Palm Terms
- MODERN BOTANICAL LATIN
- "Just To Be Clear"
- http://www.palms.org/palmsjournal/2005/vol49n2p57-71.pdf
- 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, edric.
Special thanks to palmweb.org, Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos, edric.
- IMAGE GALLERY
Fairchild.
Cuba. Photo by Rolf Kyburz, edric.
Cuba, photo by Paul Craft, edric.
Growing near the city of Trinidad, Cuba, photo by Carlo Morici, edric.
Photo by Steve, edric.
Not certain this is C. litoralis, but more than likely. Sancti Spiritus province, Cuba. Photo by Jason Schoneman, edric.
Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.
