Palms   Dypsis nodifera

Synonymy: Phloga nodifera , Phloga polystacha , Dypsis polystacha Distribution: Widely distributed over the east coast, as well as the central east, and north-west of Madagascar. Description: A slender, solitary palm, up to 10m tall, with arching, pale green leaves, and cupped, clumped leaflets. New leaves are often pink/red. Very similar in appearance to D. pinnatifrons , but not normally so robust. General: Hollowed out stems are used for blowpipes. Culture: Lightly shaded, moist, but well drained position. A very attractive, and easily grown garden plant. Figure 1. D. nodifera in habitat, Madagascar. Figure 2. A nice long D. nodifera near Andasibe, Madagascar. Reference: The Palms of Madagascar by Dr. John Dransfield, and Dr. Henk J. Beentje.   Contributed by: Dr. Hugh Kunze (Figure 1) Jack Sayers (Figure 2) For further information try Monocot Checklist Palm Web