Dypsis subacaulis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Dransf. & Rakotoarin.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Palms (1999+) 56: 176 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315064
Common Names
- Subacaulis Dypsis
- Dypsis Subacaulis
- Dypsis Subacaulis Shrub
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dypsis subacaulis (also called Bottle Palm, among many other common names) is an evergreen palm native to Madagascar. It has a slender, upright habit and grows to a height of up to 5m. Its leaves are glossy, dark green and pinnate, and its trunk is grey-brown. It is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Dypsis subacaulis is a popular ornamental plant used in landscaping. It is also used as a houseplant due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dypsis subacaulis is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dypsis subacaulis is a slow-growing, clumping palm that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps.
Where to Find Dypsis subacaulis
Dypsis subacaulis is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Dypsis subacaulis FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Dypsis subacaulis?
Dypsis subacaulis prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C)
What is the ideal light for Dypsis subacaulis?
Dypsis subacaulis prefers bright, indirect light.
How often should I water Dypsis subacaulis?
Water Dypsis subacaulis when the top inch of soil is dry.
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
John Dransfield (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Dransf.' in the authors string.
Mijoro Rakotoarinivo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rakotoarin.' in the authors string.