Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
rigida
ID:
902226

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb. & H.Wendl.) Becc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Webbia 2: 299 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901561

Common Names

  • Coccothrinax rigida
  • Rigid Silver Palm
  • Cuban Silver Palm

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Description

Coccothrinax rigida (also called Silver Palm, among many other common names) is a palm tree native to the Caribbean region. It has a silver-green trunk and grows up to 20 feet tall. It is typically found in tropical forests and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Coccothrinax rigida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, as it is known to have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coccothrinax rigida is a small, yellowish-white, star-shaped inflorescence. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong grain. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coccothrinax rigida is a slow-growing palm that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C). It is not very tolerant of salty soils.

Where to Find Coccothrinax rigida

Coccothrinax rigida can be found in dry forests and woodlands in Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic.

Species in the Coccothrinax genus

Coccothrinax torrida, Coccothrinax acuminata, Coccothrinax acunana, Coccothrinax alexandri, Coccothrinax alta, Coccothrinax argentata, Coccothrinax argentea, Coccothrinax baracoensis, Coccothrinax barbadensis, Coccothrinax bermudezii, Coccothrinax borhidiana, Coccothrinax boschiana, Coccothrinax camagueyana, Coccothrinax clarensis, Coccothrinax concolor, Coccothrinax crinita, Coccothrinax cupularis, Coccothrinax ekmanii, Coccothrinax elegans, Coccothrinax fagildei, Coccothrinax fragrans, Coccothrinax garciana, Coccothrinax gracilis, Coccothrinax guantanamensis, Coccothrinax gundlachii, Coccothrinax hioramii, Coccothrinax inaguensis, Coccothrinax jamaicensis, Coccothrinax leonis, Coccothrinax litoralis, Coccothrinax macroglossa, Coccothrinax microphylla, Coccothrinax miraguama, Coccothrinax moaensis, Coccothrinax montana, Coccothrinax munizii, Coccothrinax muricata, Coccothrinax nipensis, Coccothrinax orientalis, Coccothrinax pauciramosa, Coccothrinax proctorii, Coccothrinax pseudorigida, Coccothrinax pumila, Coccothrinax readii, Coccothrinax rigida, Coccothrinax salvatoris, Coccothrinax saxicola, Coccothrinax scoparia, Coccothrinax spissa, Coccothrinax trinitensis,

Species in the Arecaceae family

Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-44455: Based on the initial data import
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.