Coccothrinax gracilis
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Arecales |
| Family: | Arecaceae |
| Genus: | Coccothrinax |
| Species: | C. gracilis |
| Binomial name | |
| Coccothrinax gracilis | |
Coccothrinax gracilis (latanier)[1] is a palm which is endemic to the island of Hispaniola.[2]
Description
A slender, small-statured fan palm native to Haiti and the Dominican Republic, Coccothrinax gracilis reaches up to 10 m in height, with a narrow, smooth trunk. It thrives in hot, bright conditions and is well-adapted to tropical and subtropical climates, displaying strong tolerance to both sun and salt. The leaves are completely circular, rigid, and deeply segmented, with a striking silvery hue on the undersides. This species closely resembles Coccothrinax miraguama, though it remains distinct in its finer proportions and compact growth habit.
References
- ^ Henderson, Andrew; Galeano, Gloria; Bernal, Rodrigo (1995). Field Guide to the Palms of the Americas. Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press. ISBN 0-691-08537-4.
- ^ "Coccothrinax gracilis". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Retrieved 2019-02-25.