Thrinax parviflora

Thrinax parviflora is a palm which is endemic to the Blue Mountains of Jamaica where it occurs in open and rocky, seasonally dry open deciduous forest up to elevation.

Taxonomy

Some botanists recognize two subspecies, one being Thrinax parviflora var. parviflora.

Description

It grows a slender, smooth trunk no more than with a maximum height of. It is topped by an open crown of smallish, very thick, and leathery fan leaves in diameter with curiously twisted and curled, heavily veined grass green segments. Adult palms are graceful due to the nature of the crown and the rather thin trunk.

Horticulture

This palm is rare in cultivation. However, because it will grow to some elevation and tolerate drier conditions, it is expected to thrive in subtropical climates and favorable warm temperate climates, tolerating an occasional light frost. It is tolerant of limerock and coastal exposure.