Coccothrinax torrida is a palm endemic to southeastern Cuba.

Trees are single-stemmed, between 2 and 8 m tall with stems 2.5 to 3.9 (occasionally up to 4.5) cm in diameter.

[1] It is related to C. pauciramosa, and is characterized by the following features: narrow semiorbicular flat leaves that are covered on the adaxial surface by white wax; a small irregular palman; long and erect inflorescences; and small, white, smooth fruits.

C. torrida and C. montana are the only described species with white fruits in the genus Coccothrinax.

[1] Since it is known from a single population of about 5000 individuals, the species is considered Vulnerable.