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Coccothrinax hioramii is endemic to eastern Cuba, in open sandy coastal areas. | Coccothrinax hioramii is endemic to eastern Cuba, in open sandy coastal areas. | ||
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| − | 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. | + | 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. Editing by edric. |
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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.. | 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.. | ||
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Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos, edric. | Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos, edric. | ||
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Contents
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. Editing by edric.
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..
Comments and 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.
Special thanks to Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos, edric.
- IMAGE GALLERY
Fairchild Gardens, Florida.
Cuba.
Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.
