Dypsis lutescens
(Arecaceae)
Names and origins
Characters
Ecology
Uses
Conservation
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Forest type (costal, hill, lowland, peatswamp, mountains, kerangas...)
Forest Layer (emergent, canopy, understory, forest floor, liana...)
Pioneer tree, late sucessional tree
Symbiotic microorganisms (Nitrogen-fixing bacteria, ectomycorrhiza)
Seed dispersal by animals
Pollination by birds, bats, bees, beetles
Symbiosis with animals, ants
Flowering habits and frequency
Seed germination conditions and time
<p>A fast growing palm <i>Dypsis lutescens</i> has been widely planted where nowadays the palm can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. The plant has ability to thrive in a variety of habitats, including tropical rainforests, coastal areas, and disturbed or secondary forests. The palm tree can adapt to a wide range of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils, as long as they are well-draining and have a slightly acidic to neutral pH.</p> <p>The palm tree produces clusters of small, yellow flowers that attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Its fleshy, orange to red fruits are eaten by birds and mammals, which help disperse the seeds and promote the tree's reproductive success.</p>
Dypsis lutescens (Arecaceae) Dypsis lutescens (Arecaceae)