Palms
 
Dypsis forficifolia![]()
Synonymy:
SeveralCommon Names:
NoneDistribution:
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.
Figure 1. D. forficifolia inflorescence.
Figure 2. D. forficifolia in habitat, Madagascar.
Reference: The Palms of Madagascar by Dr. John Dransfield, and Dr. Henk J. Beentje. Contributed by: Dr. Hugh Kunze (Figures 1&2).
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