Difference between revisions of "Coccothrinax clarensis"
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==Habitat and Distribution== | ==Habitat and Distribution== | ||
| − | Coccothrinax clarensis | + | ''Coccothrinax clarensis'' is a palm which is endemic to central and eastern Cuba. Coccothrinax clarensis comes from Santa Clara valley in Cuba where the species are found. |
| + | [[image:Coccothrinax_clarensisjodyhaynesz.jpg|thumb|left|400px|Photo by Jody Haynes, edric.]] | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | A superb dwarf palm from eastern Cuba with small, stiff leaves with few, narrow segments that are finely tipped and silvery underneath and very neat, coarse, woody fibers enclosing the upper portion of the slender trunk. The "Field Guide to the Palms of the Americas" treated C. clarensis subsp. clarensis as a synonym of Coccothrinax gundlachii. (RPS.com) | + | A superb dwarf palm from eastern Cuba with small, stiff leaves with few, narrow segments that are finely tipped and silvery underneath and very neat, coarse, woody fibers enclosing the upper portion of the slender trunk. The "Field Guide to the Palms of the Americas" treated C. clarensis subsp. clarensis as a synonym of Coccothrinax gundlachii. (RPS.com) |
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
Full sun, moist, well drained soil. | Full sun, moist, well drained soil. | ||
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Phonetic spelling of Latin names by edric. | Phonetic spelling of Latin names by edric. | ||
| − | Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos | + | Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos. |
| − | 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 | + | 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). | 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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image:RDG2010-03-27_11-38-39.jpg|Miami FL. Photo by Ryan D. Gallivan, edric. | image:RDG2010-03-27_11-38-39.jpg|Miami FL. Photo by Ryan D. Gallivan, edric. | ||
image:RDG2010-03-27_11-39-15.jpg|Miami FL. Photo by Ryan D. Gallivan, edric. | image:RDG2010-03-27_11-39-15.jpg|Miami FL. Photo by Ryan D. Gallivan, edric. | ||
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Contents
Habitat and Distribution
Coccothrinax clarensis is a palm which is endemic to central and eastern Cuba. Coccothrinax clarensis comes from Santa Clara valley in Cuba where the species are found.
Description
A superb dwarf palm from eastern Cuba with small, stiff leaves with few, narrow segments that are finely tipped and silvery underneath and very neat, coarse, woody fibers enclosing the upper portion of the slender trunk. The "Field Guide to the Palms of the Americas" treated C. clarensis subsp. clarensis as a synonym of Coccothrinax gundlachii. (RPS.com)
Culture
Full sun, moist, well drained soil.
Comments and Curiosities
Etymology: Its name suggests that it has small coconut-like fruit (Greek coccos: berry and thrinax: trident or winnowing fork).
There are two sub species, Coccothrinax clarensis subsp. brevifolia, and Coccothrinax clarensis subsp. clarensis. Editing by edric.
External Links
- Glossary of Palm Terms
- Pronunciation Key
- http://www.plantapalm.com/vpe/virtualtours/cuba/vpe_palmsofcuba1.htm
- http://www.palms.org/palmsjournal/2005/vol49n2p57-71.pdf
- 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.
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).
- IMAGE GALLERY
Miami FL. Photo by Ryan D. Gallivan, edric.
Miami FL. Photo by Ryan D. Gallivan, edric.
Photo by Rolf Kyburz, edric.
Photo by Rolf Kyburz, edric.
Coccothrinax clarensis subsp. clarensis. In habitat. Photo-Rare Palm Seeds.com
Photo by Jody Haynes, edric.
Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.
