Palms
Dypsis forficifolia
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Synonymy:
Several
Common Names:
None
Distribution:
North east coast of Madagascar.
Habitat:
Lowland and hillside rainforest.
Description:
An attractive solitary or clustering sub-canopy palm to 4 m tall.
Very broad, widespread leaflets.
General:
A very common palm in the north-east rianforest.
Culture:
Moist, well drained, sheltered conditions.
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Figure 1. D. forficifolia
inflorescence.
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Figure 2. D. forficifolia
in habitat, Madagascar.
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Reference:
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The Palms of Madagascar by Dr. John Dransfield, and Dr. Henk J. Beentje.
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Contributed by:
| Dr. Hugh Kunze (Figures 1&2).
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