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
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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]