Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilulifera
ID:
947789

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Becc.) Beentje & J.Dransf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Palms Madagascar : 161 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000947127

Common Names

  • Pilulifera Palm
  • Pilulifera Dypsis
  • Pill-Bearing Palm

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Description

Dypsis pilulifera (also called Pill-bearing 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 pilulifera is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dypsis pilulifera has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dypsis pilulifera 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 pilulifera

Dypsis pilulifera can be found in 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-65508: Based on the initial data import
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
John Dransfield (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Dransf.' in the authors string.
Henk Jaap Beentje (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beentje' in the authors string.