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Dypsis madagascariensis
Malagasy Palm, Butterfly Palm
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| Species Name | Dypsis madagascariensis |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Malagasy Palm, Butterfly Palm |
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Dypsis |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Solitary, sometimes close-clustering feather-leafed palm up to 8 m tall, c. 15 cm in diameter. The stem base is sometimes swollen. The crownshaft is greyish to white. Leaves up to 3 m long, leaflets irregularly spaced and arranged in groups in several planes, giving a plumose appearance. Inflorescence growing just below the crownshaft, much branched. Fruits ovoid, c. 1.6 cm long, brown when ripe.
2. Tree Size
Medium (10-15 m)
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3. Full Distribution
- Endemic to northern Madagascar
4. Habitat and Ecology
- Dry open areas of semi-deciduous forests
5. Altitude (in meters)
- Up to 650 m
6. Landscape Type
Urban Streets, Blue-green Corridors
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7. IUCN Conservation Status
Least Concern
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8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
Not Evaluated
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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?
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11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
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12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
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13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?
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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?
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15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?
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16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?
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17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?
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18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?
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19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
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20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
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21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
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22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
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23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?
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24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
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25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?
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26. Is this species highly prone to predation, parasitism, and/or disease?
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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)?
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29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
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- Provides food: The fruit and heart of palm are edible. Used to make products: The outer wood of the stem makes floorboards. The seeds are collected for international horticultural markets, and the plants are harvested from the wild to supply local ones in Antananarivo. [1]
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- Provides food: The fruit and heart of palm are edible. Used to make products: The outer wood of the stem makes floorboards. The seeds are collected for international horticultural markets, and the plants are harvested from the wild to supply local ones in Antananarivo. [2]
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Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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