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− | + | |genus=Coccothrinax (koh-koh-TRIH-naks) | |
− | + | |species=<br>argentea (are-JEN-teh-ah) | |
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+ | |continent=america | ||
+ | |habit=Solitary rarely clustering. | ||
+ | |leaf_type=Palmate | ||
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+ | |common_names=Hispaniola Silver Thatch Palm, Cana, Guano, Latanye marron, Latanye savanne, Broom palm, Hispaniolan silver palm, Silver thatch palm, Palmera plateada de La Hispaniola, Guanito, Guano de escoba. | ||
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==Habitat and Distribution== | ==Habitat and Distribution== | ||
− | Hispaniola | + | ''Coccothrinax argentea'' is found in Hispaniola, Dominican Republic, and Haiti. [[image:Coccothrinax_argentea22.jpg|thumb|left|400px]]In its native range, it is found in open areas, or pine woodland on rocky calcareous soils, and also frequently in disturbed areas, where it spreads freely. |
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | Solitary | + | Solitary, or rarely clustered, slender, smooth trunk to 10 m (33 ft.) tall. Its circular fan-shaped leaves, are dark green above, and beautifully silvery below, with an 8" diameter trunk, covered in a woven thatch of fibers. Fan leaves are 5 feet wide, and form a beautiful circular shape, with the leaflet segments being divided almost all the way to the hastula. Leaflets are rigid when young, and only slightly pendent when older, the undersides showing a silver coating. |
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
− | Requires full sun and a well drained soil. | + | Requires full sun, and a well drained soil. Does not mind drying out between waterings, once established. It adapts readily to cultivation in warm temperate, and tropical areas, and can take some coastal exposure. Prefers alkaline soil. |
− | ==Curiosities== | + | <center> |
+ | [[{{PFC}}http://www.palmpedia.net/palmsforcal/index.php5/Coccothrinax_argentea]] | ||
+ | </center> | ||
+ | ==Comments and Curiosities== | ||
+ | Very young leaves are eaten as a vegetable. It is also used medicinally, by traditional healers to treat uterine fibroids, and hot flashes. This species is frequently confused with Coccothrinax argentata. | ||
− | = | + | Commonly seen on the Island of Hispaniola, this pretty palm sports a solitary or rarely clustered, slender, smooth trunk to 10 m (33 ft.) tall. Its circular, fan-shaped leaves are dark green above and beautifully silvery below, most showy when they slowly move in a light breeze. In its native range it is found in open areas or pine woodland on rocky, calcareous soils, and also frequently in disturbed areas, where it spreads freely. It adapts readily to cultivation in warm temperate and tropical areas and can take some coastal exposure. (RPS.com), edric. |
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Image:Desert palms 015.jpg|Coccothrinax Argentea 15 yrs old from seedling Palm Springs, Ca. | Image:Desert palms 015.jpg|Coccothrinax Argentea 15 yrs old from seedling Palm Springs, Ca. | ||
Image:Desert palms 063.jpg|Coccothrinax Argentea 15 yrs old from seedling Palm Springs, Ca. | Image:Desert palms 063.jpg|Coccothrinax Argentea 15 yrs old from seedling Palm Springs, Ca. | ||
− | </ | + | image:CocArge0001z.jpg|In habitat. Photo-Rare Palm Seeds.com |
+ | image:Coccothrinax_argentea_formz.jpg | ||
+ | image:COCCOTHRINAX_ARGENTEA3z.jpg | ||
+ | image:Coccothrinax_argentea99z.jpg | ||
+ | image:Coccothrinax_argentea00z.jpg|Hawaiian Tropical Botanical Garden. | ||
+ | image:Coccothrinax_argentea22.jpg | ||
+ | image:Starr_031108-2118_Coccothrinax_argentea.jpg|Photo by Forest & Kim Starr | ||
+ | image:Zargenteaz.jpg|Dominican Republic. Photo by Ryan Gallivan | ||
+ | image:CaImage003z.jpg|Satellite Beach, FL. Photo by Charlene and Greg, edric. | ||
+ | File:post-3412-0-62108700-1403594252.jpg|Kailua Kona, HI on left, and argentata on right. Photo by Mike and Lee Tracy. | ||
+ | File:post-3412-0-60663400-1403594224.jpg|Kailua Kona, HI on left, and argentata on right. Photo by Mike and Lee Tracy. | ||
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+ | ==External Links== | ||
+ | *[http://eunops.org/content/glossary-palm-terms Glossary of Palm Terms] | ||
+ | *[http://www.calflora.net/botanicalnames/pronunciation.html MODERN BOTANICAL LATIN] | ||
+ | *[http://www.jlhudsonseeds.net/Pronunciation.htm "Just To Be Clear"] | ||
+ | *http://www.palms.org/palmsjournal/2005/vol49n2p57-71.pdf | ||
+ | *[http://www.hear.org/starr/images/species/?q=coccothrinax+argentea&o=plants Forest & Kim Starr] | ||
+ | ==References== | ||
+ | Phonetic spelling of Latin names by edric. | ||
− | + | Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos. | |
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+ | Special thanks to [http://palmweb.org/?q=node/2 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). | ||
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[[Category:COCCOTHRINAX|argentea]] | [[Category:COCCOTHRINAX|argentea]] |
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Habitat and Distribution
Coccothrinax argentea is found in Hispaniola, Dominican Republic, and Haiti. In its native range, it is found in open areas, or pine woodland on rocky calcareous soils, and also frequently in disturbed areas, where it spreads freely.Description
Solitary, or rarely clustered, slender, smooth trunk to 10 m (33 ft.) tall. Its circular fan-shaped leaves, are dark green above, and beautifully silvery below, with an 8" diameter trunk, covered in a woven thatch of fibers. Fan leaves are 5 feet wide, and form a beautiful circular shape, with the leaflet segments being divided almost all the way to the hastula. Leaflets are rigid when young, and only slightly pendent when older, the undersides showing a silver coating.
Culture
Requires full sun, and a well drained soil. Does not mind drying out between waterings, once established. It adapts readily to cultivation in warm temperate, and tropical areas, and can take some coastal exposure. Prefers alkaline soil.
Comments and Curiosities
Very young leaves are eaten as a vegetable. It is also used medicinally, by traditional healers to treat uterine fibroids, and hot flashes. This species is frequently confused with Coccothrinax argentata.
Commonly seen on the Island of Hispaniola, this pretty palm sports a solitary or rarely clustered, slender, smooth trunk to 10 m (33 ft.) tall. Its circular, fan-shaped leaves are dark green above and beautifully silvery below, most showy when they slowly move in a light breeze. In its native range it is found in open areas or pine woodland on rocky, calcareous soils, and also frequently in disturbed areas, where it spreads freely. It adapts readily to cultivation in warm temperate and tropical areas and can take some coastal exposure. (RPS.com), edric.
External Links
- Glossary of Palm Terms
- MODERN BOTANICAL LATIN
- "Just To Be Clear"
- http://www.palms.org/palmsjournal/2005/vol49n2p57-71.pdf
- Forest & Kim Starr
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.