Copernicia rigida

Common names

Jata Palm.

Curiosities

Leaves are used for roof thatching and trunks to make fences.

Origin

Cuba (Camagüey, Las Villas, Oriente).

Habitat

Forests, savannah and open areas, at low altitude.

Morphology.

A columnar trunk, usually with the dead fronds covering it for some time. Fruits globular and black.

Climate

Tropical.

Germination

Seeds take 3 to 6 months to germinate.

Growing

Needs a warm, sunny position, and good drainage. Slow growing.