Dypsis tanalensis
(Jum. & H. Perrier) Beentje & J. Dransf.
Arecaceae Edible: Cabbage, Palm heart, Vegetable
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Description
A tropical palm in the family Arecaceae from Madagascar, now possibly extinct in the wild.
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Edible Uses
The palm heart, cabbage (from the growing tip), and other vegetable parts are eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Madagascar,
Notes
Dypsis tanalensis (previously Neodypsis tanalensis) in Madagascar is possibly now extinct.
Synonyms
Neodypsis tanalensis Jum. & H. Perrier
References (3)
- Balick, M.J. and Beck, H.T., (Ed.), 1990, Useful palms of the World. A Synoptic Bibliography. Colombia p 121
- Grubben, G. J. H. and Denton, O. A. (eds), 2004, Plant Resources of Tropical Africa 2. Vegetables. PROTA, Wageningen, Netherlands. p 561
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
