Sabal domingensis

Botanical Description

Sabal domingensis is a single-semmed, evergreen palm growing up to 10 metres tall. The stout, unbranched stem can be up to 60cm in diameter; it is topped by a crown of 20 - 30 leaves[ 768 Title Field Guide to the Palms of the Americas Publication Author Henderson A.; Galeano G.; Bernal R. Publisher Princeton University Press; Princeton, New Jersey. Year 1995 ISBN 0-691-08537-4 Description An excellent book, giving basic information on all the 550 species of palms native to the Americas that were known in 1995. Comprehensive information on the plants range and habitat, brief description, some uses and almost 250 photos. ]. The plant is commonly harvested from the wild for its leaves, which are extensively used locally for thatching and weaving. Sabal domingensis has a widespread and abundant population, it is tolerant to disturbed conditions and is widely cultivated in person-modified habitats, it is present in many protected areas including national parks, botanical gardens, scientific reserves and forest reserves, and has a stable population. The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2023)[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ].