Palms   Dypsis faneva

Common Names: Unknown Distribution & Habitat: North-eastern Madagascan lowland rainforest. Description: A small to medium sized clustering palm (3-12 stems) up to 6m tall, which can have entire or divided leaves. It has distinctive red coloured rhachis. General: It is considered endangered. Culture: In cultivation it requires moist shady areas and is an excellent potted plant.

Figure 1. D. faneva

Figure 2. D. faneva

Contributed by:

Luke Nancarrow (Figure 1&2)

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