Dypsis tsaravoasira - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Beentje
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Palms Madagascar : 154 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000947166
Common Names
- Tsaravoasira Palm
- Tsaravoasira Dypsis
- Dypsis Tsaravoasira
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dypsis tsaravoasira (also called Tsaravoasira Palm, among many other common names) is a small, solitary palm with a slender, grey trunk and a crown of up to 8 leaves. It is native to Madagascar, and is found in lowland rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dypsis tsaravoasira is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used to make furniture, baskets, and other items. The leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Dypsis tsaravoasira has yellow-orange flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dypsis tsaravoasira is a slow-growing palm that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps.
Where to Find Dypsis tsaravoasira
Dypsis tsaravoasira can be found in Madagascar.
Species in the Dypsis genus
Dypsis albofarinosa, Dypsis carlsmithii, Dypsis turkii, Dypsis delicatula, Dypsis robusta, Dypsis procumbens, Dypsis henrici, Dypsis ankirindro, Dypsis brittiana, Dypsis humilis, Dypsis makirae, Dypsis rakotonasoloi, Dypsis plumosa, Dypsis culminis, Dypsis dracaenoides, Dypsis gautieri, Dypsis gronophyllum, Dypsis jeremiei, Dypsis betsimisarakae, Dypsis reflexa, Dypsis andilamenensis, Dypsis anjae, Dypsis sancta, Dypsis vonitrandambo, Dypsis metallica, Dypsis acaulis, Dypsis acuminum, Dypsis ambanjae, Dypsis ambilaensis, Dypsis ambositrae, Dypsis andapae, Dypsis andrianatonga, Dypsis angusta, Dypsis angustifolia, Dypsis ankaizinensis, Dypsis antanambensis, Dypsis aquatilis, Dypsis arenarum, Dypsis baronii, Dypsis basilonga, Dypsis beentjei, Dypsis bejofo, Dypsis bernieriana, Dypsis betamponensis, Dypsis boiviniana, Dypsis bonsai, Dypsis bosseri, Dypsis brevicaulis, Dypsis cabadae, Dypsis canaliculata,
Species in the Arecaceae family
Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-65543: Based on the initial data import
Henk Jaap Beentje (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beentje' in the authors string.