Copernicia hospita

Common names

Cuban Wax Palm, Cana Palm, Blue Yarey Palm.

Curiosities

The trunk makes a hard and time-resistant wood. In Cuba it is used for poles and fences. Leaves are used to make hats and baskets.

Origin

Cuba.

Habitat

Savannah and forests.

Morphology

A tall and columnar trunk, sometimes with a swelling, solitary but rarely with young shoots in its base. Leaves petioles elongated. Inflorescences longer than leaves. Globular black fruits.

Climate

Tropical.

Germination

Growing

Needs a moist position in full sun.