Dypsis metallica

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Madagascar. Photo by Dr. John Dransfield, edric.

Dypsis metallica
Madagascar. Photo by Dr. John Dransfield, edric.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Dypsis Species: metallica
Synonyms
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Native Continent
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Morphology
Habit: Clustering Leaf type: Entire bifid.
Culture
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Common names
Vernacular Name: Sinkiara. Dialect: Betsimisaraka.

Habitat and Distribution

Endemic to Madagascar. Antsiranana, Antalaha, Masoala Peninsula, Sahamalaza, Iketra, Tanany Rabepierre; alt. 40 meters.

Description

Custering palm with stems to 5 m tall, stems about 1-2 cm in diam. internodes 3 cm near crown, dark green with reddish indument; 9-10 leaves in crown, crownshaft purplish-brown, leaves entire bifid, exremely coriaceous, very glossy with a yellow mid line; inflorescence; interfoliar tinged yellowish branched to 2 orders. "Heath forest" developed on white sand on a river terrace. Vernacular Name: Sinkiara. Dialect: Betsimisaraka.

External Links

• Glossary of Palm Terms
• Pronunciation Key
• http://www.palms.org/palmsjournal/2011/v55n1p4.pdf

References

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.

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  Madagascar. Photo by Dr. John Dransfield, edric.

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

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