Arecaceae · Dypsis

Bamboo Palm

Dypsis lutescens

Also known as Golden Cane Palm, Yellow Palm, Yellow Areca Palm

Palm (Cluster)outdoor
Habit
Palm (Cluster)
Found in India
Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka & more
Flowering
Throughout the year

Plant Details

Scientific name
Dypsis lutescens
Genus
Dypsis
Family
Arecaceae
Habitat
Planted in botanical gardens
Habitat type
Cultivated
Native to
Madagascar
Distribution
Cultivated in Other Tropics
Found in India
Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Telangana
Flowering & fruiting
Throughout the year
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Parallel venation leaf character
Venation
Parallel

Typical of the Arecaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Panicle
Fruit
Drupe

Typical of the Arecaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Bamboo Palm

Bamboo Palm (Dypsis lutescens) is a palm (cluster) belonging to the Arecaceae family (Palm family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate spiral pinnate/palmate compound leaves, branched spadix flower clusters, drupe/berry fruit. It is typically found in planted in botanical gardens. Native to Madagascar, it is distributed across Cultivated in Other Tropics. It flowers and fruits through much of the year.

Illustration representing the Arecaceae family
Botanical family

Arecaceae

Palm family

Bamboo Palm belongs to the Arecaceae family.

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