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Dypsis lutescens
Yellow Cane Palm, Golden Cane Palm
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| Species Name | Dypsis lutescens |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Yellow Cane Palm, Golden Cane Palm |
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Dypsis |
| Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names | |
| Taxonomic Notes |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Close-clustering feather-leafed palm up to 8 m tall, green and yellow-orange ringed stem, 5-8 cm in diameter. The crownshaft is greyish green to almost silvery grey, slightly bulging at its base. Leaves 1.8-2.5 m long, beautifully arched; leaflets regularly arranged in a V-shaped plane. Inflorescence growing among the leaf sheaths, pendent, branched. Fruits ovoid, yellow-orange, c. 2.5 cm long.
2. Tree Size
Medium (10-15 m)
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3. Full Distribution
- Endemic to Madagascar, critically endangered in the wild. Ironically, it is one of the most common palms in cultivation.
4. Habitat and Ecology
- Prefers tropical to subtropical climates but can grow in warm temperate areas as well
5. Altitude (in meters)
- Up to 300 m
6. Landscape Type
Blue-green Corridors, Small Urban Green Spaces
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Small Urban Green Spaces (1)
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7. IUCN Conservation Status
Near Threatened
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Near Threatened (1)
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8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
Near Threatened
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Near Threatened (1)
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9. Are more than 100 individuals available in local nurseries?
10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?
Medium
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- It grows at a rate of 12 in. per year. [1]
11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
No
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- It has fibrous and shallow roots
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12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
No
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13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?
No
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14. Does this species produce substances in its bark, leaves, fruits and/or seeds that are poisonous or harmful to humans?
No
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15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?
Full sun, Partial shade
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16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?
High
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17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?
High
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18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?
No
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19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
No
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- It is a generalist species. [1]
20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
Yes
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21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
Yes
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22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
Yes
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23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?
Yes
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24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
Yes
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- Suffers damage but rarely topples despite its shallow root system.
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25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?
No
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No (1)
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26. Is this species highly prone to predation, parasitism, and/or disease?
Yes
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No (0)
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- Prone to mites, scales, and mealy bugs. [1]
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27. Please provide any additional information for this species in the context of climate change resilience and/or vulnerability.
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28. Does this species have biodiversity value (e.g., provides food or habitat, or increases landscape connectivity for urban fauna)?
Yes
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- Some bird species feed on it in Brazil [1]
29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
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- Harvested from the wild for local horticultural markets [1]
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Contributors: anonymous
Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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