Dypsis canaliculata

Family: Arecaceae

What it is like

A solitary palm. It grows 10-15 m high. The trunk is 30-40 cm across. The leaves can be 3-4 m long.

There are 140 Dypsis species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Madagascar

How it is used for food

The palm heart is bitter.

Edible parts

Palm heart, cabbage

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Lopaka, Monimony

Synonyms

Neodypsis canaliculatus Jum.