Dypsis trapezoidea J.Dransf.

  • Filed As

    Arecaceae
    Dypsis trapezoidea J.Dransf. ( isotype )

  • Collector(s)

    J. Dransfield JD7512 with H. J. Beentje, S. Dransfield & G. Rafamtantsoa, 05 Nov 1994

  • Location

    Madagascar. Fianarantsoa. Infanadiana, Mt. Vatovavy.

  • Habitat

    Steep rocky slope at foot of cliff, primary lowland forest. Solitary.

  • Description

    To 1.2 m tall. Stem brown-green, c. 8 mm diam. below, 5 mm diam. distally. Crown of 7 leaves; sheaths dull green with scattered thin scales; petiole and rachis with grey indumentum. Leaf to 35 cm; lefalets [sic.] 9 on each side of the rachis in pairs, cuneate. Inflorescence interfoliar branched to 1 order with 6 rachillae, thin brown indumentum. Fruit cherry-red, c. 18 x 6 mm. Phenology of specimen: Sterile.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 22830

    Occurrence ID: fbbb68da-c509-4b14-84b4-d72d490b9a5a

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  • Region

    Africa

  • Country

    Madagascar

  • Locality

    Fianarantsoa. Infanadiana, Mt. Vatovavy

  • Elevation

    Alt. 250 m. (820 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -21.42, 47.95

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