Coccothrinax hioramii
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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.
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
References
Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos, edric.
- IMAGE GALLERY
Fairchild Gardens, Florida
Cuba
Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.
