Palms   Satranala decussilvae

Common Names: Forest Bismarckia Conservation Status: Endangered Distribution & Habitat: Tropical rainforest from sea-level to 500m altitude, Madagascar. Description: A medium/large understory solitary palmate palm, with dark green leaf tops, and silvery undersides. Culture: A sheltered, moist but well drained position in a tropical/warm sub-tropical area. Slow growing.

Figure 1. S. decussilvae in habitat, Madagascar.

Figure 2. S. decussilvae

Figure 3. S. decussilvae leaf underside.

Figure 4. S. decussilvae inflorescence.

Figure 5. S. decussilvae inflorescence.

Figure 6. S. decussilvae .

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Contributed by:	Phillip Arrowsmith (Figures 1,2,3,4,5&6)

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