Dypsis bejofo
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]
| Dypsis bejofo | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Arecales |
| Family: | Arecaceae |
| Genus: | Dypsis |
| Species: | D. bejofo |
| Binomial name | |
| Dypsis bejofo | |
This kind of palm tree has been confused with another type of palm, which was initially called Dypsis sp. Bejofa. [2] Now this kind is called as Dypsis sp. 'Bejofa'. [2] Despite the fact that the names have changed because of the similarity in the names, there is still confusion, even though, their appearances are different. [2]
References
- Rakotoarinivo, M. & Dransfield, J. 2012. Dypsis bejofo. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2015.2. Downloaded on 08 September 2015.
- "Dypsis bejofo - Palmpedia - Palm Grower's Guide". www.palmpedia.net. Retrieved 2018-08-05.
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