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Chrysalidocarpus madagascariensis (D.T.Fish) Becc.
| Family Name: | Arecaceae (Palmae) |
| Synonyms: | Dypsis madagascariensis D.T.Fish, Chrysalidocarpus lucubensis Becc., Chrysalidocarpus oleraceus Jum. & H.Perrier |
| Common Name: | Malagasy Palm, Butterfly Palm, Lucuba Palm, Mahajanga Palm, Farihazo, Hirihiry, Kizohazo |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Palm (Clustered Habit, Solitary Habit) |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Madagascar |
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Landscaping Features
| Landscape Uses | Suitable for Roadsides |
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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) | Clustering Habit, Aboveground |
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References
| References | Eiserhardt, W.L., Bellot, S., Cowan, R.S., Dransfield, J., Hansen, L.E., Heyduk, K., Rabarijaona, R.N., Rakotoarinivo, M. & Baker, W.J. (2022). Phylogenomics and generic limits of Dypsidinae (Arecaceae), the largest palm radiation in Madagascar. Taxon 71(6): 1170–1195. |
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Others
| Master ID | 1330 |
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| Species ID | 2623 |
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