Lavaboka
Dypsis ampasindavae
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A solitary palm. It grows 12-15 m tall. The trunk is 18-25 cm across.
There are 140 (21) Dypsis species. Most are in Madagascar. It is an endangered plant.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Madagascar
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Palm heart, cabbage
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Neodypsis loucoubensis Jum.;