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Dictyosperma album (Bory) Scheff.
| Family Name: | Arecaceae (Palmae) |
| Synonyms: | Areca alba Bory, Linoma alba (Bory) O.F.Cook |
| Common Name: | Princess Palm, Hurricane Palm, Common Princess Palm |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Palm |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 20 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Réunion and Mauritius |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a palm which can reach up to 20 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Leaves are compound and feather-shaped (pinnate). Each leaf have 50 - 70 leaflets on each side of the rachis. The leaf stalk (petiole) can reach up to 15 - 45 cm long. |
| Flowers | Inflorescence can reach up to 1.1 m long and occur below the crown shaft. Flowers are small, about 0.5 - 0.8 cm long. Male flower has 6 stamens while female flower has 3 small rudimentary stamens. |
| Fruit | Fruit is ovoid to ellipsoid (about 1.5 - 2 cm long and 1 cm wide), fleshy and turn dark purple or black when ripe. Each fruit contains 1 seed within. |
| Habitat | It is found in coastal forests. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscape Uses | Suitable for Roadsides |
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Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 2.5 (Palm - Solitary) |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Trunk Type (Palm) | Solitary Habit, Aboveground |
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Others
| Master ID | 1326 |
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| Species ID | 2619 |
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