A slender, small-statured
fan palm native to
Haiti and the
Dominican Republic,
Coccothrinax gracilis reaches up to 10 m in height, with a narrow, smooth
trunk up to 15 cm in diameter. It thrives in hot, bright conditions and is well-adapted to tropical and subtropical climates, displaying strong tolerance to both sun and salt. The
leaves are completely circular, rigid, and deeply segmented, with a striking silvery hue on the undersides. This species closely resembles
Coccothrinax miraguama, though it remains distinct in its finer proportions and compact growth habit. ==References==