Chrysalidocarpus basilongus

Chrysalidocarpus basilongus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Arecales
Family: Arecaceae
Genus: Chrysalidocarpus
Species:
C. basilongus
Binomial name
Chrysalidocarpus basilongus
(Jum. & H.Perrier) Eiserhardt & W.J.Baker
Synonyms
  • Dypsis basilonga (Jum. & H.Perrier) Beentje & J.Dransf.
  • Neodypsis basilonga Jum. & H.Perrier

Chrysalidocarpus basilongus is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is a palm tree endemic to Mount Vatovavy and nearby mountains in southeastern Madagascar. It grows in humid, mossy montane shrubland on flat-topped mountains and rocky slopes from 300 to 1,000 metres (980 to 3,280 ft) elevation. It is threatened by overharvesting.

References

  1. 1 2 Rakotoarinivo, M.; Dransfield, J. (2012). "Dypsis basilonga". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012 e.T38521A2871677. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012.RLTS.T38521A2871677.en. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Chrysalidocarpus basilongus (Jum. & H.Perrier) Eiserhardt & W.J.Baker". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 19 May 2026.