Leucothrinax morrisii
Brittle Thatch, Buffalo Thatch
Other regional names: Key Palm +2 more
- Key Palm
- Key Thatch Palm
- Silvertop Palmetto
Also known as: Simpsonia microcarpa (Sarg.) O.F.Cook +11 more
- Simpsonia microcarpa (Sarg.) O.F.Cook
- Thrinax bahamensis O.F.Cook
- Thrinax drudei Becc.
- Thrinax ekmanii Burret
- Thrinax havanensis Anon.
- Thrinax keyensis Sarg.
- Thrinax microcarpa Sarg.
- Thrinax morrisii H.Wendl.
- Thrinax multiflora C.Wright
- Thrinax ponceana O.F.Cook
- Thrinax praeceps O.F.Cook
- Thrinax punctulata Becc.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Leucothrinax morrisii (commonly known as Brittle Thatch or Buffalo Thatch) is a palm tree belonging to the Arecaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
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.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Cuba, Florida, Haiti, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Turks-Caicos Is.
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Trinidad-Tobago