Dypsis fanjana
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Habitat:
Lowland rainforest, and hillside forests, north-east Madagascar.
Description:
A solitary (rarely) or clustering (3-4 stems) sub-canopy palm to 5 m high.
General:
An endangered palm, with less than fifty plants known to exist in its native habitat.
Culture:
From the description of its habitat, it would probably like moist, well drained sheltered conditions.
Reference:
The Palms of Madagascar, John Dransfield anf Henk Beentje
