Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dichotoma
ID:
216904

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.White bis ex Nimmo) Furtado

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 25: 301 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216233

Common Names

  • Hyphaene dichotoma
  • Doum Palm
  • Two-Fingered Doum Palm

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Description

Hyphaene dichotoma (also called 'Dichotomous Hyphaene', among many other common names) is a palm tree native to Africa. It is a medium-sized palm tree, growing up to 15 m tall. Its leaves are pinnate, up to 2 m long, with up to 60 leaflets. It is found in rainforests, seasonally dry forests, and other tropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hyphaene dichotoma is used as a source of timber and for fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hyphaene dichotoma is yellow and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hyphaene dichotoma can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location and kept moist. Division of the rootstock should be done in the spring or fall. The rootstock should be divided into sections and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Hyphaene dichotoma

Hyphaene dichotoma can be found in the tropical forests of Africa.

Hyphaene dichotoma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hyphaene dichotoma?

Hyphaene dichotoma

What are the common names of Hyphaene dichotoma?

Common names of Hyphaene dichotoma include dichotomous palm and dichotomous date palm.

Where is Hyphaene dichotoma found?

Hyphaene dichotoma is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Species in the Arecaceae family

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-101368: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Nimmo (1850-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nimmo' in the authors string.
Caetano Xavier Furtado (1897-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Furtado' in the authors string.
John White (1767-1818): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.White bis' in the authors string.