Status:
valid
Authors:
Beentje
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Palms Madagascar : 171 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000947072
Common Names
- Ifanadianae Palm
- Ifanadianae Areca Palm
- Ifanadianae's Palm
Description
Dypsis ifanadianae (also called Ifanadian 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 ifanadianae is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes. The leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties. It is also used in the production of furniture, baskets, and other items.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dypsis ifanadianae is a yellow-greenish color and is small in size. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dypsis ifanadianae is a palm that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Madagascar. Propagation is usually done by seed or division. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The divisions should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.
Where to Find Dypsis ifanadianae
Dypsis ifanadianae 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,