Coccothrinax salvatoris
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| Coccothrinax salvatoris | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Arecales |
| Family: | Arecaceae |
| Genus: | Coccothrinax |
| Species: | C. salvatoris |
| Binomial name | |
| Coccothrinax salvatoris | |
Coccothrinax salvatoris is a palm which is endemic to eastern and east central Cuba.[1] It grows up to 8 meters (26 ft) tall, and is found in open terrain less than 500 meters (1,600 ft) above sea level in areas with soils derived from limestone.[2]
Two subspecies are recognised: Coccothrinax salvatoris subsp. loricata[3] and Coccothrinax salvatoris subsp. salvatoris.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Coccothrinax salvatoris". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
- ^ Henderson, Andrew; Galeano, Gloria; Bernal, Rodrigo (1995). "Coccothrinax". Field Guide to the Palms of the Americas. Princeton University Press. pp. 45–50. doi:10.2307/j.ctvcszzzd.12.
- ^ "Coccothrinax salvatoris subsp. loricata". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
- ^ "Coccothrinax salvatoris subsp. salvatoris". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
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