부산대학교 도서관

As more species of Coccothrinax are cultivated, we hope that commercial growers and collectors will share their experiences in palm forums and in the literature so that these attractive palms will find greater use in landscapes. We hope to see more in situ and ex situ conservation efforts, particularly for the Cuban species with limited distributions, in order to buffer the effects of human activity, particularly coastal tourism, in Cuba and the Dominican Republic. Additionally, consistent practice of sustainable collection techniques and appropriate horticultural methods can also ensure the survival of Coccothrinax in the wild and in cultivation. These practices include collecting a few seeds from many individuals rather than all the seed of a few specimens, harvesting only ripe seeds and processing them promptly, matching the cultural conditions to the plant's own habitat as closely as possible, as well as carefully monitoring these palms from sowing to planting in the landscape. It is particularly important to obtain as much knowledge as possible of the ecology of these palms in the wild, as this information will help us determine each species' suitability for cultivation and techniques of conservation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]