Dypsis bejofo
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Habitat:
On steep slopes in moist lowland rainforest, Madagascar.
Description:
A spectacular and massive palm, the trunk to 25 m high, and 0.4 m in diameter. Semi-plumose leaves to 6 m long, arranged in a sub-tristichous manner.
General:
Said to be one of the most impressive palms in Madagascar, it is unfortunately becoming endangered in its native habitat.
Culture:
From the description of its habitat, it would probably like moist, well drained conditions, sheltered as a seedling, but growing into full sun as an adult.
Reference:
The Palms of Madagascar by Dr. John Dransfield, and Dr. Henk J. Beentje.
Contributed by:
Daryl O'Connor (Figure 1)
