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Contents
Habitat and Distribution
Coccothrinax litoralis is endemic to Cuba. Mostly on
Description
Solitary, mostly upright costapalmate leaves, very full crown, fairly clean trunk. Monoecious, (both male and female flowers on same plant).
Culture
Full sun, well drained position, fairly drought tolerant. Hardiness, USDA zone: 10a. Rare in cultivation.
Comments and Curiosities
Endangered.
- IMAGE GALLERY
Fairchild.
Cuba. Photo by Rolf Kyburz
Cuba, photo by Paul Craft
Growing near the city of Trinidad, Cuba, photo by Carlo Morici
Photo by Steve
Sancti Spiritus province, Cuba. Photo by Jason Schoneman
On the north coast, C. litoralis in forest and along the seashore. Photo by Michael Merritt
On the north coast, C. litoralis in forest and along the seashore. Photo by Michael Merritt
Here is one in a cultivated setting at the tourist resort where we stayed on Cayo Coco. Photo by Michael Merritt
Coccothrinax litoralis, Cayo Guillermo, Ciego de Ávila Province, Cuba. Photo by Gareth Mann.
Coccothrinax litoralis, Cayo Guillermo, Ciego de Ávila Province, Cuba. Photo by Gareth Mann.
Coccothrinax litoralis, Cayo Guillermo, Ciego de Ávila Province, Cuba. Photo by Gareth Mann.
Coccothrinax litoralis, Cayo Guillermo, Ciego de Ávila Province, Cuba. Photo by Gareth Mann.
Coccothrinax litoralis, Cayo Guillermo, Ciego de Ávila Province, Cuba. Photo by Gareth Mann.
External Links
- Glossary of Palm Terms
- MODERN BOTANICAL LATIN
- "Just To Be Clear"
- 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
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).
Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.
