Dictyosperma album
About
Dictyosperma is a monotypic genus of flowering plant in the palm family found in the Mascarene Islands in the Indian Ocean. The sole species, Dictyosperma album, is widely cultivated in the tropics but has been farmed to near extinction in its native habitat. It is commonly called princess palm or hurricane palm, the latter owing to its ability to withstand strong winds by easily shedding leaves. It is closely related to, and resembles, palms in the genus Archontophoenix. The genus is named from two Greek words meaning "net" and "seed" and the epithet is Latin for "white", the common color of the crownshaft at the top of the trunk.
- Family
- Arecaceae
How to use it
The princess palm is primarily used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. Its striking appearance and resilience to wind make it an excellent choice for tropical settings. Additionally, it can be used in urban landscaping to provide shade and aesthetic appeal, enhancing outdoor spaces with its elegant form.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Dictyosperma album
- Slug
- dictyosperma-album
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Arecaceae
- Genus
- Dictyosperma
- Species
- album
- Wikidata QID
- Q3141626
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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