Dypsis lanceolata

Synonymy: Unknown Distribution: Comoro Islands, Madagascar
Common names: Unknown Conservation status: Unknown

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According to the Palms of Madagascar (Dransfield & Beentje), Dypsis lanceolata comes from the Comoro Islands, just north of Madagascar, in mid-altitude rain forest. This is a clumping palm that has wider than normal leaves for a Dypsis. This photo was taken in Orange County, California.

Photo courtesy and copyright © 1998, Mike Maxson, Palms of the World.

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