Coccothrinax argentea

Coccothrinax argentea is a palm which is endemic to Hispaniola.

This species is frequently confused with Coccothrinax argentata.

Description
It is a medium-sized palm (growing about 10 m tall. Leaves are dark green above and silvery below.  Like other Coccothrinax species, C. argentea is a fan palm.  Very young leaves are eaten as a vegetable.

Uses
It is also used medicinally by traditional healers to treat uterine fibroids and hot flashes.

Name
Common names include: Hispaniola silver thatch palm, Cana, Guano, Latanye marron, Latanye savanne, Broom palm, Hispaniolan silver palm, Silver thatch palm, Palmera plateada de La Hispaniola, Guanito, Guano de escoba.