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Cuba

Coccothrinax hioramii
Fairchild Gardens, Florida
Scientific Classification
Genus: Coccothrinax Species: hioramii
Synonyms
None set.
Native Continent
America
Morphology
Habit: Solitary Leaf type: Pinnate
Culture
Survivability index
Common names
None.

Habitat and Distribution

Coccothrinax hioramii is endemic to eastern Cuba, in open sandy coastal areas.

Description

A fan palm, (Costapalmate).Solitary, trees are single-stemmed, between 6 and 12 metres tall, with stems 7 to 15 centimetres in diameter. The fruit is black, 0.9–1.1 cm in diameter.

Culture

It is by far the most drought tolerant Coccothrinax. It is also very cold hardy, as with most drought tolerant Caribbean palms. Said to tolerate 26 degrees F..

Curiosities

External Links

• Glossary of Palm Terms
• Pronunciation Key
• 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

Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos, edric.

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