Copernicia cowellii

Common names

Dwarf Jata Palm, Cabbage Palm.

Curiosities

Origin

Eastern Cuba.

Habitat

In serpentine soils of the savannah.

Morphology

Erect trunk, usually no taller than 2.5 m. Very short petioles. Leaf lamina is rigid and rounded, and has a grey and waxy underside. Leaflets with unarmed margins and blunt apex. The dead fronds persist and hang as a curtain covering much of the trunk. Black fruits.

Climate

Mild subtropical.

Germination

Growing

Needs full sun and well-drained soil Drought tolerant. Very slow growing.