Coccothrinax ekmanii

Common names

Guanito, Gouane (in Haití).

Curiosities

In Haiti the leaves are used to make seats. Named after the Swiss collector Dr. E. L. Ekman. Also Pseudophoenix ekmanii and Copernicia ekmanii have been named after him.

Origin

Cuba and Island of Hispaniola (Haiti and Dominican Republic).

Habitat

Dry srcub forest on rocky limestone hills or near the sea.

Morphology

A slender trunk up to 5 m tall. Fruit rounded, green to dark yellow.

Climate

Tropical.

Germination

Seeds germinate easily.

Growing

Requires full sun, excellent drainage, and tropical temperatures. Drought and salt tolerant.