Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
procera
ID:
947796

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Colon. Marseille , sér. 3, 6(1): 33 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000947134

Common Names

  • Procera Palm
  • Procera Dypsis
  • Tall Palm

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Description

Dypsis procera (also called Procera 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 procera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dypsis procera 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 procera is a slow-growing, clumping palm that can reach heights of up to 10 feet. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium at a temperature of 80-90°F. Germination can take up to 6 months.

Where to Find Dypsis procera

Dypsis procera 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,

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