Copernicia cowellii
Copernicia cowellii
- Native to:
- Cuba
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Arecaceae
- Genus:
- Copernicia
- Species:
- Copernicia cowellii
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Tolerates occasional fire; resprouts from base after low-intensity burns.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Warm stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily after warm stratification; keep consistently moist at 25-30°C.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash