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Copernicia spp (yarey palms)

Climate

It thrives in the Caribbean's tropical dry savanna, with no specific altitude preferences.

Common Name

Yarey palms

Description

Copernicia spp, also known as yarey palms, are versatile plants found in the Caribbean's tropical dry savanna. They offer multiple uses, including providing fruit for livestock, leaves for weaving, and trunks for pilings. These fan palms are well-suited for grazing systems and are considered semi-wild or wild in nature.

Genus
Grouping
Other utility
Latin Name

Copernicia spp

Origin

Origin: Cuba

Other Relevant Information

- Caribbean: Yarey palms, also known as Copernicia spp, are commonly found in tropical dry savannas in the Caribbean region. - Utility: They have multiple uses, such as providing fruit for livestock, leaves for weaving, and trunks for pilings. - Grazing Systems: Yarey palms are compatible with grazing systems and can be incorporated into livestock farming practices. - Local Products: The palm leaves of Copernicia spp are used for creating local products, particularly fan palms. - Semi-wild/Wild: These palms are often found in semi-wild or wild environments. Please note that this information is not an exhaustive description of Copernicia spp, but rather highlights some relevant details about the plant.

Related Genus
Soil Preferences

- Well-drained soil - Sandy soil - Loamy soil

Specific species
Uses
Timber
Suitability to cool temperate climate

Caribbean: tropical dry savanna. Fruit for livestock; leaves for weaving; trunks for pilings; compatible with grazing systems. Local products; fan palms. Semi - wild / wild.