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Type of: Dypsis trapezoidea J.Dransf.

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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