| Collector | Dransfield, J. |
| Number | JD7512 |
| Collected with | H.J. Beentje, S. Dransfield, G. Rafamtantsoa & D. Turk |
| Country | Madagascar |
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| Locality | Fianarantsoa: Ifanadiana, Mt. Vatovavy. Steep rocky slope at foot of cliff, primary lowland forest |
| Coordinates | 21° 25' S 47° 57' E |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 250 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 250 |
| Start date | 1994/11/05 |
| End date | 1994/11/05 |
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Identification | Dypsis trapezoidea J.Dransf. |
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| Field notes | Solitary palm to 1.2 m tall. Stem brown-green, c. 8 mm diam. below, 5 mm diam. distally. Crown of 7 leaves; sheaths dull green with scattered thin scales; petiole and rachis with grey indumentum. Leaf to 35 cm; lefalets 9 on each side of the rachis in pairs, cuneate. Inflorescence interfoliar branched to 1 order with 6 rachillae, thin brown indumentum. Fruit cherry-red, c. 18 x 6 mm |
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