Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griseb. & H.Wendl.) Hook.f. ex Salomon
Source:
wcs
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Palmen : 158 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981402
Common Names
- Hemithrinax compacta
- Compacta Hemithrinax
- Compact Hemithrinax
Description
Hemithrinax compacta (also called Cuban Ironwood, among many other common names) is a small palm tree that is native to Cuba and Hispaniola. It usually grows to a height of 5–7 meters and has a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. It prefers to grow in dry, open forests and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Hemithrinax compacta is a small shrub with white flowers, which is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hemithrinax compacta has small, white flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hemithrinax compacta is a tropical plant that is best grown in warm, humid climates. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in indirect light until germination.
Where to Find Hemithrinax compacta
Hemithrinax compacta can be found in Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic.
Species in the Hemithrinax genus
Species in the Arecaceae family
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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,