Rio Grande Palmetto
Sabal mexicana
Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University, United States
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Arecaceae
- Genus:
- Sabal
- Species:
- Sabal mexicana
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- More than 40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may
- Bloom Colors:
- White
Native Range
United States: Texas
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Echo Moth (Seirarctia echo)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy loam, well-drained, fertile
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to floodplains and riverbanks