Status:
valid
Authors:
Rakotoarin. & Britt
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Palms (1999+) 53: 142 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912338
Common Names
- Dypsis makirae
- Makirae Palm
- Dypsis Palm
Description
Dypsis makirae (also called Makira Dypsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry, deciduous forests. It is a small, palm-like tree with long, pinnate leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Dypsis makirae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dypsis makirae has yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dypsis makirae is a species of palm that is native to tropical regions of Madagascar. It is a fast-growing, clumping palm that can reach heights of up to 5 meters. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed, which should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Germination can take up to 8 weeks. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant.
Where to Find Dypsis makirae
Dypsis makirae can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America.
Dypsis makirae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dypsis makirae?
Dypsis makirae
What type of plant is Dypsis makirae?
Palm
Where is Dypsis makirae 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,
References
Adam Britt: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britt' in the authors string.