Coccothrinax argentea is a palm which is endemic to Hispaniola.

This species is frequently confused with Coccothrinax argentata.

Description

It is a medium-sized palm, growing to about 10m tall. The leaves are dark green above and silvery below; like other Coccothrinax species, C. argentea is a fan palm.

Uses

Very young leaves are eaten as a vegetable. It is also used medicinally by traditional healers to treat uterine fibroids and hot flashes.

Name

Common names include: Hispaniola silver thatch palm, Cana, Guano, Latanye marron, Latanye savanne, Broom palm, Hispaniolan silver palm, Silver thatch palm, Palmera plateada de La Hispaniola, Guanito, Guano de escoba.

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