Coccothrinax fragrans explained

Coccothrinax fragrans is a palm which is native to eastern Cuba and Hispaniola.^[1]

Information

Henderson and colleagues (1995) considered C. fragrans to be a synonym of Coccothrinax argentata.^[2]

Description

Coccothrinax fragrans has dark green fan leaves with silvery undersides. It is a slow growing and stealthy palm when healthy. Coccothrinax fragrans is best suited to tropical and warm climates that do not get frost, and the palm is adaptable to coastal exposure.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Coccothrinax fragrans. 2019-02-25 . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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2. Book: Henderson, Andrew . Andrew Henderson (botanist)

   . Andrew Henderson (botanist). Galeano . Gloria . Gloria Galeano . Bernal . Rodrigo . Rodrigo Bernal. Field Guide to the Palms of the Americas . 1995 . Princeton University Press . Princeton, New Jersey. 0-691-08537-4 .

3. Web site: Coccothrinax fragrans . 28 December 2012 . Rare Palm Seeds.