Coccothrinax barbadensis
(Lodd. ex Mart.) Becc.
Arecaceae
Coccothrinax alta (O.F.Cook) Becc.
Coccothrinax australis L.H.Bailey
Coccothrinax boxii L.H.Bailey
Coccothrinax discreta L.H.Bailey
Coccothrinax dussiana L.H.Bailey
Coccothrinax eggersiana Becc.
Coccothrinax latifrons (O.F.Cook) Becc.
Coccothrinax laxa (O.F.Cook) Becc.
Coccothrinax martinicaensis Becc.
Coccothrinax sabana L.H.Bailey
Coccothrinax sanctae-thomae Becc.
Copernicia barbadensis (Lodd. ex Mart.) Devansaye
Thrinax barbadensis Lodd. ex Mart.
Thrinax parviflora Maycock
Thrincoma alta O.F.Cook
Thringis latifrons O.F.Cook
Thringis laxa O.F.Cook
Common Name:
Fruiting plant
Photograph by: William J. Baker
Image credit to Palmweb
General Information
Coccothrinax barbadensis is a solitary-stemmed, evergreen fan palm growing 2.5 - 15 metres tall. The unbranched stem can be 5 - 18cm in diameter, covered with a crown of leaves[
768- Title
- Field Guide to the Palms of the Americas
- Publication
-
- Author
- Henderson A.; Galeano G.; Bernal R.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press; Princeton, New Jersey.
- Year
- 1995
- ISBN
- 0-691-08537-4
- Description
- An excellent book, giving basic information on all the 550 species of palms native to the Americas that were known in 1995. Comprehensive information on the plants range and habitat, brief description, some uses and almost 250 photos.
].
The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild as a local source of material for thatching. One of the fastest-growing and most robust members of this genus, it is often grown as an ornamental.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
768- Title
- Field Guide to the Palms of the Americas
- Publication
-
- Author
- Henderson A.; Galeano G.; Bernal R.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press; Princeton, New Jersey.
- Year
- 1995
- ISBN
- 0-691-08537-4
- Description
- An excellent book, giving basic information on all the 550 species of palms native to the Americas that were known in 1995. Comprehensive information on the plants range and habitat, brief description, some uses and almost 250 photos.
Range
S. America - Venezuela; Caribbean - Trinidad to Puerto Rico.
Habitat
Coastal and scrub woodland on limestone soils, at elevations from sea level to 300 metres, occasionally to 600 metres[
768- Title
- Field Guide to the Palms of the Americas
- Publication
-
- Author
- Henderson A.; Galeano G.; Bernal R.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press; Princeton, New Jersey.
- Year
- 1995
- ISBN
- 0-691-08537-4
- Description
- An excellent book, giving basic information on all the 550 species of palms native to the Americas that were known in 1995. Comprehensive information on the plants range and habitat, brief description, some uses and almost 250 photos.
].
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 10.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Ornamental, Wild |
Cultivation Details
Grows best in a sunny position[
314- Title
- Palm and Cycad Societies of Australia.
- Publication
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- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.pacsoa.org.au/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Contains at least a little information on the majority of palm and cycad species, plus a wealth of photographs. A first class website.
]. Prefers a moist, but well drained soil[
314- Title
- Palm and Cycad Societies of Australia.
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.pacsoa.org.au/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Contains at least a little information on the majority of palm and cycad species, plus a wealth of photographs. A first class website.
]. Despite coming from calcerous soils, this species doesn't seem too particular about soil type[
314- Title
- Palm and Cycad Societies of Australia.
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.pacsoa.org.au/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Contains at least a little information on the majority of palm and cycad species, plus a wealth of photographs. A first class website.
]. Plants are tolerant of considerable maritime exposure.
An easy and relatively fast growing plant (for a member of this genus!)[
314- Title
- Palm and Cycad Societies of Australia.
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.pacsoa.org.au/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Contains at least a little information on the majority of palm and cycad species, plus a wealth of photographs. A first class website.
].
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The leaves are used for thatching[
768- Title
- Field Guide to the Palms of the Americas
- Publication
-
- Author
- Henderson A.; Galeano G.; Bernal R.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press; Princeton, New Jersey.
- Year
- 1995
- ISBN
- 0-691-08537-4
- Description
- An excellent book, giving basic information on all the 550 species of palms native to the Americas that were known in 1995. Comprehensive information on the plants range and habitat, brief description, some uses and almost 250 photos.
].
Propagation
Seed -
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
