Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fasciculata
ID:
947717

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Colon. Marseille , sér. 3, 6(1): 37 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000947055

Common Names

  • Fasciculata Palm
  • Fasciculata Dypsis
  • Bundle Palm

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Description

Dypsis fasciculata (also called Cluster Palm, among many other common names) is a single-stemmed, evergreen palm that grows up to 10 m tall. It has a slender trunk with a diameter of up to 10 cm and is covered with a brown-gray bark. It is native to Madagascar and is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, as well as in dry forests and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dypsis fasciculata is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Dypsis fasciculata flower is small and yellow. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a small, yellow flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dypsis fasciculata is a slow-growing, clumping palm that can reach up to 8 m (26 ft) tall. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Dypsis fasciculata

Dypsis fasciculata is native to Madagascar and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is widely available in nurseries and garden centers.

Species in the Dypsis genus

Dypsis albofarinosa, Dypsis carlsmithii, Dypsis turkii, Dypsis delicatula, Dypsis robusta, Dypsis procumbens, Dypsis henrici, Dypsis ankirindro, Dypsis brittiana, Dypsis humilis, Dypsis makirae, Dypsis rakotonasoloi, Dypsis plumosa, Dypsis culminis, Dypsis dracaenoides, Dypsis gautieri, Dypsis gronophyllum, Dypsis jeremiei, Dypsis betsimisarakae, Dypsis reflexa, Dypsis andilamenensis, Dypsis anjae, Dypsis sancta, Dypsis vonitrandambo, Dypsis metallica, Dypsis acaulis, Dypsis acuminum, Dypsis ambanjae, Dypsis ambilaensis, Dypsis ambositrae, Dypsis andapae, Dypsis andrianatonga, Dypsis angusta, Dypsis angustifolia, Dypsis ankaizinensis, Dypsis antanambensis, Dypsis aquatilis, Dypsis arenarum, Dypsis baronii, Dypsis basilonga, Dypsis beentjei, Dypsis bejofo, Dypsis bernieriana, Dypsis betamponensis, Dypsis boiviniana, Dypsis bonsai, Dypsis bosseri, Dypsis brevicaulis, Dypsis cabadae, Dypsis canaliculata,

Species in the Arecaceae family

Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,

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