Status:
valid
Authors:
Rakotoarin. & J.Dransf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 65: 293 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917561
Common Names
- Dypsis
- Jeremiei
- Jeremiei Plant
Description
Dypsis jeremiei (also called Jeremie's Dypsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base and a stem up to 1 m tall. It is native to Brazil and grows in open areas and forest margins.
Uses & Benefits
Dypsis jeremiei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its wood, which is used to make furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dypsis jeremiei has small, white flowers with yellow centers that are followed by small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dypsis jeremiei is a slow-growing, clustering palm that can reach a height of about 10 feet. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.
Where to Find Dypsis jeremiei
Dypsis jeremiei is native to Madagascar.
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,