Dypsis ampasindavae
Beentje,
Lavaboka
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Description
A solitary palm native to Madagascar, growing 12–15 m tall with a trunk 18–25 cm in diameter. It is an endangered species.
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Edible Uses
The palm heart and cabbage (likely the heart or young leaves) are eaten.
Known Hazards
This is an endangered plant.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Madagascar,
Notes
There are 140 (21) Dypsis species. Most are in Madagascar. It is an endangered plant.
Synonyms
Neodypsis loucoubensis Jum.
