Dypsis madagascariensis


Scientific Name: Dypsis madagascariensis
Synonyms: Chrysalidocarpus madagascariensis
Dypsis madagascariensis
Size: Up to 25 feet (7.5 m)
Min. Temperature:
Water Requirements: Regular water
Sun Requirements: Full sun to light shade
Origin: Madagascar, Nosi be Island
Leaf: Pinnate, Plumose
Trunk: Clustering Grey with rings, Over 6 inches in diameter (15 cm).
Flower:
Fruit: Oval 0.75 inches (2 cm).
Seed: 0.5 inches (1.2 cm).

There is a non clumping form known as Dypsis madagascariensis lucubensis

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