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Dypsis baronii is a species of palm tree in the family Arecaceae. It is otherwise known as "sugarcane palm" because of the scars on its trunks that resemble sugarcane.[3]

Dypsis baronii
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Clade:	Commelinids
Order:	Arecales
Family:	Arecaceae
Genus:	Dypsis
Species:	D. baronii
Binomial name
Dypsis baronii (Becc.) Beentje & J.Dransf.
Synonyms[2]
Chrysalidocarpus baronii Becc. Chrysalidocarpus propinquus Jum. Neodypsis baronii (Becc.) Jum. Neodypsis compacta Jum.

Description

Dyspis baronii is multi-stemmed and evergreen, growing 2–8 m tall. The stems grow in clusters of 3 to 5, they are 12–22 cm in diameter [unbranched],with a crown of 4 to 8 leaves up to 170 cm long.[3]

Uses

Wild Dypsis baronii is harvested for its edible apical bud and for medicinal purposes. it is grown in Antananarivo and elsewhere as an ornamental.[3]

Distribution

It is native to the island of Madagascar.[2]

References

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