Dypsis plumosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hodel, Marcus & J.Dransf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Palms (1999+) 53: 162 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916782
Common Names
- Dypsis Plumosa
- Plumosa Palm
- Plumosa Dypsis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dypsis plumosa (also called feathery dypsis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Madagascar. It grows in moist, sandy areas and is usually found in scrub, grasslands, and tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dypsis plumosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dypsis plumosa has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dypsis plumosa is a palm native to Madagascar. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in the spring or by taking cuttings in the summer.
Where to Find Dypsis plumosa
Dypsis plumosa is found in the tropical rainforest of Madagascar.
Dypsis plumosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dypsis plumosa?
Dypsis plumosa
What is the common name of Dypsis plumosa?
Plume Palm
What is the natural habitat of Dypsis plumosa?
Tropical rainforest
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-462016: Based on the initial data import
John Dransfield (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Dransf.' in the authors string.
Donald R. Hodel (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hodel' in the authors string.
Jeff Marcus: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marcus' in the authors string.