Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovojavavy
ID:
1303136

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eiserhardt & W.J.Baker

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 73(4)-44: 4 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315590

Common Names

  • Dypsis Ovojavavy
  • Ovojavavy
  • Dypsis

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Description

Dypsis ovojavavy (also called Ovojavavy Dypsis, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to Madagascar. It is a small, evergreen palm that grows in tropical forests. It has long, slender stems with long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Dypsis ovojavavy is an ornamental plant that is used to add color and texture to gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine as a remedy for skin ailments and to treat fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dypsis ovojavavy has small yellow flowers that are fragrant and grow in clusters. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dypsis ovojavavy is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Dypsis ovojavavy

Dypsis ovojavavy is native to the tropical rainforests of Madagascar.

Dypsis ovojavavy FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dypsis ovojavavy?

Dypsis ovojavavy

What is the common name of Dypsis ovojavavy?

Ovojavavy Dypsis

What is the native range of Dypsis ovojavavy?

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

William John Baker (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.Baker' in the authors string.
Wolf L. Eiserhardt: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eiserhardt' in the authors string.