Silver thatch palm (Coccothrinax argentea)
Description
Coccothrinax argentea is a palm which is endemic to Hispaniola. It is a medium-sized palm (growing about 10 m tall. Leaves are dark green above and silvery below.Like other Coccothrinax species, C. argentea is a fan palm. Very young leaves are eaten as a vegetable. It is also used medicinally by traditional healers to treat uterine fibroids and hot flashes.This species is frequently confused with Coccothrinax argentata.Common names include: Hispaniola silver thatch palm, Cana Guano, Latanye marron, Latanye savanne, Broom palm, Hispaniolan silver palm, Silver thatch palm, Palmera plateada de La Hispaniola, Guanito, Guano de escoba.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Class: Liliopsida
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Order: Arecales
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Family: Arecaceae
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Genus: Coccothrinax
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