Synonymy:
Vonitra fibrosa
Distribution & Habitat:
Widely distributed throughout north-west and east Madagascar.
Description:
A solitary or clustering palm up to 9m tall, 2-6 stems,
which also branches, with usually only 1 or 2, rarely 3 branches.
The branches normally stay parallel.
The stems are covered with a fibrous sheathing (hence the name).
General:
One of only 2 plant species on which Cymbidiella falcigera
(a rare orchid) grows (the other being Raffia farinosa
).
The leaves are used for thatching huts.
Culture:
Sunny, moist, but well drained position.
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Figure 1. D. fibrosa
in habitat, Nosy Mangabe, Madagascar.
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Figure 2. D. fibrosa
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Figure 3. D. fibrosa
trunks
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Figure 4. D. fibrosa
leaves
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Figure 5. D. fibrosa
inflorescences
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Figure 6. D. fibrosa
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| Contributed by:
| Jack Sayers (Figure 1)
| | Michael Pascall (Figures 2,3,4,5&6)
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