Dypsis madagascariensis

Common names

Curiosities

The apical bud and the fruits can be eaten. The trunks, that have a fibrous cover, are used to make soil coatings.

Origin

Madagascar.

Habitat

Rainforests.

Morphology

A trunk with annular rings. Pinnate leaves up to 3 m long. Leaf sheaths form a crownshaft. Fruits blackish-brown or purple.

Climate

Tropical.

Germination

Seeds take 5-6 months or even more to germinate.

Growing

Frost sensitive. Protect young plants from sun.