Coccothrinax camagueyana facts for kids

The Coccothrinax camagueyana is a type of palm tree. It is special because it only grows in one place: east central Cuba. This means it is endemic to that area, which is like saying it's a native plant found nowhere else in the world!

What is Coccothrinax camagueyana?

This palm tree is part of a group of palms called Coccothrinax. These palms are known for being tough and often grow in dry, sunny places. The Coccothrinax camagueyana is a unique species within this group.

Where Does This Palm Grow?

As we mentioned, this palm is found only in the central-eastern part of Cuba. Cuba is a large island country in the Caribbean Sea. The specific areas where this palm lives are its natural home.

Is it Related to Other Palms?

Sometimes, scientists study plants very closely to understand their family tree. In 1995, some scientists named Henderson and his team thought that Coccothrinax camagueyana might actually be the same plant as another palm called Coccothrinax gundlachii. When scientists think two different names might be for the same plant, they call one a synonym of the other. It's like having two different nicknames for the same person!

See Also

• For more information in Spanish, you can visit: Coccothrinax camagueyana para niños