Dypsis bejofo

Dypsis bejofo
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
(unranked): Commelinids
Order: Arecales
Family: Arecaceae
Genus: Dypsis
Species: D. bejofo
Binomial name
Dypsis bejofo
Beentje

Dypsis bejofo is a species of palm tree. It is endemic to Madagascar. It grows on hilltops and slopes in rainforest habitat. The species is threatened by overcollection of seeds and by habitat loss. There may be only about 300 mature individuals remaining. Some grow in protected areas.[1]

References

  1. Rakotoarinivo, M. & Dransfield, J. 2012. Dypsis bejofo. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2015.2. Downloaded on 08 September 2015.


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