Copernicia cowellii
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Figure 1. A classic speciman of C. cowelli in habitat, Cuba.
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Common Names:
Cabbage Palm,
Dwarf Jata Palm
Distribution & Habitat:
Grows in serpentine soils on the savanna in eastern Cuba.
Description:
This palm is the smallest Copernicia, only growing to about 2m. It has stiff, waxy, green fronds, which are whitish underneath, and have a very short petiole. The dead leaves form a skirt around the trunk.
Culture:
Full sun in a well drained position. Very slow growing. Drought tolerant.
Figure 2. C. cowelli in habitat.
Contributed by:
Mike Harris, Caribbean Palms Nursery (Figure 1)
Oscar Moreno (Figure 2)
