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Copernicia

21 species. These striking palms are centered in the Caribbean, with the greatest diversity of Copernicia species occurring in Cuba. They are savanna palms that grow very slowly, often not developing a trunk until after 15 to 20 years of age. All species of Copernicia have petioles armed with sharp teeth and long, highly branched inflorescences. Like most Caribbean palms, they are easy to grow in South Florida.

Bailey palm (=C. baileyana); Caranday palm (=C. alba); Carnauba wax palm (=C. prunifera); Cuban petticoat palm (=C. macroglossa); Petticoat palm (=C. macroglossa)

Fairchild resources
111 images 183 plants 35 Herbarium sheets 25 DNA samples
 

Conservation status
SpeciesStatusRedlist dataCriteria
Copernicia brittonorum Vulnerable VU B1+2e 1994
Copernicia ekmanii Endangered EN C1 1994
Copernicia gigas Vulnerable VU B1+2e 1994
Source: IUCN 2004. 2004 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 24-Aug-05.

  Horticulture
Cultivation in S. Florida Easy to grow Size Moderate to large
Light requirements Moderate to high Water requirements Low
Hardiness USDA zone 10 Elevation Medium
Soil pH Moderate (neutral) to high (alkaline) Hybridization Not reported
Lethal yellowing Not known to be susceptible Availability Moderate