Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovobontsira
ID:
947783

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beentje

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Palms Madagascar : 180 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000947121

Common Names

  • Ovobontsira Palm
  • Ovobontsira Dypsis
  • Ovobontsira's Palm

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Description

Dypsis ovobontsira (also called Ovobontsira Palm, among many other common names) is a single-stemmed palm with a crown of arching, pinnate leaves. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Dypsis ovobontsira is an ornamental plant that is used as a houseplant and in landscaping. The leaves of the plant can be used to make baskets and mats. The plant is also used to create a tropical look in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dypsis ovobontsira has small, yellowish-green flowers which are followed by small, three-lobed capsules containing small, black seeds. Seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, ovate-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dypsis ovobontsira is a slow-growing palm that can be propagated by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C). It is a good choice for container cultivation.

Where to Find Dypsis ovobontsira

Dypsis ovobontsira is native to Madagascar and can be found in humid forests.

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-65502: Based on the initial data import
Henk Jaap Beentje (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beentje' in the authors string.