Dypsis amboza

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Madagascar. Photo by Dr. John Dransfield, edric.
Dypsis (DIP-sis) amboza (ahm-BOH-zah)
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Madagascar. Photo by Dr. John Dransfield, edric.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Dypsis (DIP-sis)
Species: amboza (ahm-BOH-zah)
Synonyms
None set.
Native Continent
Africa
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Morphology
Habit: Clustering
Leaf type: Pinnate
Culture
Survivability index
Common names
None.


Habitat and Distribution

Endemic to Madagascar.

Description

Clustering understory palm.

Culture

Comments and Curiosities

"This is a reasonably common species in QLD collections. It is supposed to have a high water requirement, and I have seen palms planted in ponds, but from personal experience it is also very drought tolerant." (Daryl O'Connor), edric.

External Links

References

Phonetic spelling of Latin names by edric.

Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos, edric.

Special thanks to palmweb.org, Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos, edric.


Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.

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