Florida Thatch Palm
Thrinax radiata
- Native to:
- Bahamas, Belize, Cayman Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, United States
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Arecaceae
- Genus:
- Thrinax
- Species:
- Thrinax radiata
- USDA Symbol:
- THRA2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 900 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seed germinates best; remove fruit pulp before sowing. Warm temperatures (80-90°F) improve germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI