Coccothrinax argentata
Biscayne Palm, Florida Silver Palm
Other regional names: Silver Palm +2 more
- Silver Palm
- Silver Thatch
- Silvertop
Also known as: Palma argentata Jacq.
- Palma argentata Jacq.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Coccothrinax argentata (commonly known as Biscayne palm or Florida silver palm) is a palm tree within the Arecaceae family. It is found natively in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Palm
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Southeastern U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Colombia, Florida, Southwest Caribbean, Turks-Caicos Is.
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms