Madiovozona
Dypsis basilonga
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A solitary palm. It grows 2-5 m tall. It is 10-15 cm across.
There are 140 Dypsis species. It is an endangered plant.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows between 300-500 m altitude in Madagascar.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Madagascar
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Palm heart, cabbage, vegetable
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Neodypsis basilonga Jum. & H. Perrier; Neodypsis basilongus Jum. & H. Perrier;