Dypsis forficifolia Noronha

  • Filed As

    Arecaceae
    Dypsis forficifolia Noronha

  • Collector(s)

    J. Dransfield JD6746, 16 Nov 1989

  • Location

    Madagascar. Analanjirofo. Maroantsetra (Distr.). Toamasina. Maroantsetra, Masoala Peninsula, west coast, Antalavia, valley northeast of settlement.

  • Habitat

    Humid primary forest rich in palms, steep slope.

  • Description

    Clustering undergrowth palmlet to 3m tall. Crown c. 1cm only, green with scattered brown scales; crownshaft c. 15cm, sheaths brown scaly; c. 9 leaves in crown, ireegularly pinnate, tips twisted. Inflorescence interfoliar, cream-coloured when young, bright cherry-red in young fruit. Fruit reddish. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 00682686

    Occurrence ID: 352deb9b-84f4-4fb1-a0bd-b5673741dccc

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  • Region

    Africa

  • Country

    Madagascar

  • State/Province

    Analanjirofo

  • County/Municipio

    Maroantsetra (Distr.)

  • Locality

    Toamasina. Maroantsetra, Masoala Peninsula, west coast, Antalavia, valley northeast of settlement

  • Elevation

    Alt. 250 m. (820 ft.)

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