Dypsis lutescens (H.Wendl.) Beentje & J.Dransf.

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Barcode data: Dypsis lutescens:

The following is a representative barcode sequence, the centroid of all available sequences for this species.


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Statistics of barcoding coverage: Dypsis lutescens:

Barcode of Life Data Systems (BOLDS) Stats
Public Records: 2
Specimens with Barcodes: 4
Species With Barcodes: 1

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Statistics of barcoding coverage: Chrysalidocarpus lutescens:

Barcode of Life Data Systems (BOLDS) Stats
Public Records: 0
Specimens with Barcodes: 3
Species With Barcodes: 1

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Dypsis lutescens:

Dypsis lutescens, also known as bamboo palm, golden cane palm, areca palm,[2] yellow palm,[2] or butterfly palm,[2] is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family, native to Madagascar and naturalized in the Andaman Islands, Réunion, El Salvador, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, the Leeward Islands and the Venezuelan Antilles.[1][2]



Description[edit]

Dypsis lutescens grows 6–12 m (20–39 ft) in height. Multiple stems emerge from the base. The leaves are arched, 2–3 m (6 ft 7 in–9 ft 10 in) long, and pinnate, with 40-60 pairs of leaflets. It bears panicles of yellow flowers in summer. Offsets can be cut off when mature enough, as a propagation method.

It is grown as an ornamental plant in gardens in tropical and subtropical regions, and elsewhere indoors as a houseplant. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[3]

One of several common names, "butterfly palm" refers to the leaves which curve upwards in multiple stems to create a butterfly look.[4]

Chrysalidocarpus lutescens (Dypsis lutescens).jpg

In its introduced range, this plant acts as a supplier of fruit to some bird species which feed on it opportunistically, such as Pitangus sulphuratus, Coereba flaveola and Thraupis sayaca species in Brazil.[5]

Air quality[edit]

According to NASA and Dr. B. C. Wolverton, the areca palm filters xylene and toluene from the air. Wolverton also specifies that, at 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in) in height, the plant will transpire 1 liter of water per 24 hours, thereby making it an effective humidifier.[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b WCSP, World Checklist of Selected Plant Families: Dypsis lutescens
  2. ^ a b c d United States Department of Agriculture. "Dypsis lutescens information from NPGS/GRIN". USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 2010-12-25. 
  3. ^ "Dypsis lutescens". Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 25 July 2013. 
  4. ^ "Real Palm Trees". Palm Tree General Description. 
  5. ^ Leonardo Barros Ribeiro & Melisa Gogliath Silva. "Comportamento alimentar das aves Pitangus sulphuratus, Coereba flaveola e Thraupis sayaca em palmeiras frutificadas em área urbana" (in Portuguese). 
  6. ^ "How to Grow Your Own Fresh Air" using Areca Palm (Chrysalidocarpus lutescens) (TED talk)
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IUCN Red List Assessment:
Red List Category

NT
Near Threatened

Red List Criteria

Version

3.1

Year Assessed

2012

Assessor/s

Rakotoarinivo, M. & Dransfield, J.

Reviewer/s

Baker, W.J., Beentje, H.J. & Bachman, S., Baker, W.J. & Beentje, H.J.

Contributor/s

Justification

Widespread in the littoral area of the east coast where thousands of individuals may form thick tufts along the dunes or in swampy areas but this species is among the most popular in cultivation and many individuals are frequently harvested from the wild. Almost qualifies for a threatened listing under criterion B2ab(iii,v), but the number of locations is well above ten and the population is not severely fragmented.
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Dypsis lutescens:

Dypsis lutescens, also known as bamboo palm, golden cane palm, areca palm,[2] yellow palm,[2] or butterfly palm,[2] is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family, native to Madagascar and naturalized in the Andaman Islands, Réunion, El Salvador, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, the Leeward Islands and the Venezuelan Antilles.[1][2]



Description[edit]

Dypsis lutescens grows 6–12 m (20–39 ft) in height. Multiple stems emerge from the base. The leaves are arched, 2–3 m (6 ft 7 in–9 ft 10 in) long, and pinnate, with 40-60 pairs of leaflets. It bears panicles of yellow flowers in summer. Offsets can be cut off when mature enough, as a propagation method.

It is grown as an ornamental plant in gardens in tropical and subtropical regions, and elsewhere indoors as a houseplant. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[3]

One of several common names, "butterfly palm" refers to the leaves which curve upwards in multiple stems to create a butterfly look.[4]

Chrysalidocarpus lutescens (Dypsis lutescens).jpg

In its introduced range, this plant acts as a supplier of fruit to some bird species which feed on it opportunistically, such as Pitangus sulphuratus, Coereba flaveola and Thraupis sayaca species in Brazil.[5]

Air quality[edit]

According to NASA and Dr. B. C. Wolverton, the areca palm filters xylene and toluene from the air. Wolverton also specifies that, at 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in) in height, the plant will transpire 1 liter of water per 24 hours, thereby making it an effective humidifier.[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b WCSP, World Checklist of Selected Plant Families: Dypsis lutescens
  2. ^ a b c d United States Department of Agriculture. "Dypsis lutescens information from NPGS/GRIN". USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 2010-12-25. 
  3. ^ "Dypsis lutescens". Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 25 July 2013. 
  4. ^ "Real Palm Trees". Palm Tree General Description. 
  5. ^ Leonardo Barros Ribeiro & Melisa Gogliath Silva. "Comportamento alimentar das aves Pitangus sulphuratus, Coereba flaveola e Thraupis sayaca em palmeiras frutificadas em área urbana" (in Portuguese). 
  6. ^ "How to Grow Your Own Fresh Air" using Areca Palm (Chrysalidocarpus lutescens) (TED talk)
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National NatureServe Conservation Status:
United States

Rounded National Status Rank: NNA - Not Applicable

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Range Description:

Endemic to Madagascar. Common species of the east coast and occasionally along rivers in the lowland, mainly between Mahanoro to Antalaha area but also recorded in Daraina and Farafangana.

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NatureServe Conservation Status:

Rounded Global Status Rank: GNR - Not Yet Ranked

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Distribution:

introduced; Fla.; native, Africa (native to Madagascar).

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