Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Dransf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Palms Madagascar : 411 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000947139
Common Names
- Dypsis ramentacea
- Ramentaceous Areca Palm
- Finger Thatch Palm
Description
Dypsis ramentacea (also called Ramentaceous 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 ramentacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a windbreak, hedge, and shade tree.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dypsis ramentacea has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dypsis ramentacea is a tropical shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Dypsis ramentacea
Dypsis ramentacea 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,