Dypsis fibrosa

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Figure 1. D. fibrosa in habitat, Nosy Mangabe, Madagascar.

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.

Figure 2. D. fibrosa

Figure 3. D. fibrosa trunks

Figure 4. D. fibrosa leaves

Figure 5. D. fibrosa inflorescences

Figure 6. D. fibrosa

Contributed by:

Jack Sayers (Figure 1)
Michael Pascall (Figures 2,3,4,5&6)

External Links:

Kew, PalmWeb, eMonocot, JSTOR, Trebrown

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