Dypsis fibrosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.H.Wright) Beentje & J.Dransf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Palms Madagascar : 366 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000947056
Common Names
- Fibrosa Palm
- Fibrosa Dypsis
- Fibrous Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dypsis fibrosa (also called Fibrous 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 fibrosa is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in the production of furniture, baskets, and other items. The leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Dypsis fibrosa flower is small and yellow. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a small, yellow flower.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dypsis fibrosa 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 fibrosa
Dypsis fibrosa 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-65441: Based on the initial data import
John Dransfield (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Dransf.' in the authors string.
Henk Jaap Beentje (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beentje' in the authors string.
Charles Henry Wright (1864-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Wright' in the authors string.