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
- ↑ 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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