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==Habitat and Distribution==
 
==Habitat and Distribution==
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''Coccothrinax litoralis'' is endemic to Cuba. Mostly on [[File:36225791514_c290cd1f99_o.jpg|thumb|left|450px|Playa Pilar, Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.]]plains, and savannahs.
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''Coccothrinax litoralis'' is endemic to Cuba. Mostly on [[File:36225791514_c290cd1f99_o.jpg|thumb|left|450px|Playa Pilar, (Cabo Guillermo) Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.]]plains, and savannahs.
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
 
Solitary, mostly upright costapalmate leaves, very full crown, fairly clean trunk. Monoecious, (both male and female flowers on same plant).
 
Solitary, mostly upright costapalmate leaves, very full crown, fairly clean trunk. Monoecious, (both male and female flowers on same plant).
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File:Clitoralis3.jpg| Coccothrinax litoralis, Cayo Guillermo, Ciego de Ávila Province, Cuba. Photo by Gareth Mann.
 
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Coccothrinax (koh-koh-TRIH-naks)
litoralis (liht-or-AHL-iss)
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Playa Pilar, (Cabo Guillermo) Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Coccothrinax (koh-koh-TRIH-naks)
Species:
litoralis (liht-or-AHL-iss)
Synonyms
None set.
Native Continent
America
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Morphology
Habit: Solitary
Leaf type: Palmate
Culture
Survivability index
Common names
Cuban silver palm

Habitat and Distribution

Coccothrinax litoralis is endemic to Cuba. Mostly on
Playa Pilar, (Cabo Guillermo) Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.
plains, and savannahs.

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.

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Comments and Curiosities

Endangered.



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  • 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.

  • Playa Pilar, (Cabo Guillermo) Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.

  • Playa Pilar, (Cabo Guillermo) Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.

  • Jardines del Rey, Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.

  • Playa Pilar, (Cabo Guillermo) Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.

  • Playa Pilar, (Cabo Guillermo) Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.

  • Playa Pilar, (Cabo Guillermo) Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.

  • Playa Pilar, (Cabo Guillermo) Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.

  • Playa Pilar, (Cabo Guillermo) Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.

  • Playa Pilar, (Cabo Guillermo) Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.

  • Playa Pilar, (Cabo Guillermo) Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.

  • Playa Pilar, (Cabo Guillermo) Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.

  • Playa Pilar, (Cabo Guillermo) Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.

  • Playa Pilar, (Cabo Guillermo) Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.

  • Playa Pilar, (Cabo Guillermo) Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.

  • Playa Pilar, (Cabo Guillermo) Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.

  • Playa Pilar, (Cabo Guillermo) Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.

  • Playa Pilar, (Cabo Guillermo) Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.

  • Playa Pilar, (Cabo Guillermo) Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.

  • Playa Pilar, (Cabo Guillermo) Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.

  • Playa Pilar, (Cabo Guillermo) Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.

  • Playa Pilar, (Cabo Guillermo) Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.

  • Playa Pilar, (Cabo Guillermo) Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.

  • Playa Pilar, (Cabo Guillermo) Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.

  • Playa Pilar, (Cabo Guillermo) Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.

  • Playa Pilar, (Cabo Guillermo) Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.

  • Playa Pilar, (Cabo Guillermo) Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.

  • Playa Pilar, (Cabo Guillermo) Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.

  • Playa Pilar, (Cabo Guillermo) Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.

  • Playa Pilar, (Cabo Guillermo) Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.

  • Playa Pilar, (Cabo Guillermo) Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.

  • Playa Pilar, (Cabo Guillermo) Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.

  • Playa Pilar, (Cabo Guillermo) Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.

  • Playa Pilar, (Cabo Guillermo) Cuba. Photo by Dr. David Martin.

External Links

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.

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