Copernicia ekmanii

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Very old specimen, Miami FL.

Copernicia ekmanii
Scientific Classification
Genus: Copernicia Species: ekmanii
Synonyms
None set.
Native Continent
America
Morphology
Habit: Solitary Leaf type: Costapalmate
Culture
Survivability index
Common names
Om de Pay, Jamm de Pay.

Habitat and Distribution

Endemic to Hispanola esp. Northern Haiti.

Description

Medium sized fan palm to about 12 m tall, with glaucous tightly grouped leaves. Editing by edric.

Culture

Lightly shaded, moist, but well drained position.

External Links

• Glossary of Palm Terms
• Pronunciation Key

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
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  So. West Florida.

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  Very old specimen, Miami FL.

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  Another Fairchild specimen.

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  Palmetum de Tenerife (Canary Islands). Photo by Jose M. Zerolo, edric.

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  Miami FL. Photo by Ryan D. Gallivan, edric.

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  Miami FL. Photo by Ryan D. Gallivan, edric.

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

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