Dypsis simianensis

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Figure 1. D. simianensis seedling.

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Conservation Status:

Endangered.

Distribution & Habitat:

Rocky soils in lowland coastal rainforest thru to rather dry forest in eastern Madagascar.

Description:

A small clustering palm with up to 12 stems, and between 0.5 and 2 metres tall. It has long, narrow, entire leaves with a a small notch in the end.

Culture:

Warm, sheltered and moist.



Contributed by:

Colin Wilson (Figure 1)

External Links:

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