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Florida silver palm
Scientific Name: Coccothrinax argentata
Family: Arecaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: FL (silver palm)
Florida Silver Palm (Coccothrinax argentata)
Also known as Silver Palm, Silver Thatch Palm, Biscayne Palm, Palma de plata de Florida, Yuruguana de costa, and Palmicha.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions the Endangered Florida Key Deer feeding on the fruits of the silver top palm, indicating the presence of fruits which may be attractive to some animals.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Coccothrinax argentata (Jacq.) L.H. Bailey
- Family: Belongs to the genus Coccothrinax, which includes several different palm trees also referred to as "Silver Palm."
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the Bahamas, South Florida (including the Florida Keys), Southeast Mexico, and San Andrés Island.
- In Florida, the largest grove of silver palms (Coccothrinax argentata) in the United States can be found along the Silver Palm Trail at Bahia Honda State Park.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Typically grows to a height of 3-8 feet, rarely taller to 29 feet in South Florida.
- Described as a beautiful specimen that is very slow growing and hard to find.
- Grows up to 20 feet in height, and has a smooth, slender trunk.
Ecological Role
- The Endangered Florida Key Deer feed on the fruits of the silver top palm.
General Uses
- Used as a small accent palm in residential and commercial landscapes.
- Suitable for narrow spaces.