dypsisdypsis
genusgenusElegant palm trees native to Madagascar, characterized by their slender trunks and graceful arching fronds that create a feathery canopy. These palms display remarkable diversity in size and form, from compact understory plants to towering forest giants.
Etymology
The name 'Dypsis' comes from the Greek word 'dypto,' meaning 'to dive' or 'to plunge,' possibly referring to the way their fronds dip and sway in the wind.
Interesting fact!
Nearly all species in this genus are endemic to Madagascar, making them a unique botanical treasure that evolved in isolation on this island nation.
All species of Dypsis
dypsisMadagascariensis
Madagascar palm, Golden cane palm, Yellow butterfly palm.
dypsisBaronii
Baron's palm, Bamboo palm, Blue dypsis.
dypsisLanceolata
Bamboo palm, Lance palm, Silver palm.
dypsisPembana
Pemba palm, Miniature clustering palm, Blue pembana.
dypsisOnilahensis
Blue Madagascar palm, Clustered palm, Silver Madagascar palm.
dypsisDecaryi
Triangle palm, Madagascar triangle palm, Three-sided palm.
dypsisPinnatifrons
Yellow butterfly palm, Bamboo palm, Golden cane palm.
dypsisLutescens
Areca palm, Butterfly palm, Yellow palm.
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