Dypsis sanctaemariae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Dransf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Palms Madagascar : 264 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000947147
Common Names
- Santa Maria Palm
- Santa Maria Cane Palm
- Santa Maria Cane Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dypsis sanctaemariae (also called Santa Maria Palm, among many other common names) is a single-stemmed palm tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry forests and along rivers. Its leaves are a bright green and are pinnate in shape.
Uses & Benefits
Dypsis sanctaemariae 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
The Dypsis sanctaemariae has yellow-orange flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dypsis sanctaemariae 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 sanctaemariae
Dypsis sanctaemariae 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-65526: Based on the initial data import
John Dransfield (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Dransf.' in the authors string.