Thai Palms Virtual Palm Encyclopedia - Neodypsis lastelliana, Red Neck Palm
Origin: Madagascar Flowers: Monoecious Habitat: Wet Forest Conservation Status: Uncommon
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The red-brown crownshaft is covered in thick hairs giving a felty appearance and feel.
In a few months, this ten-year-old Red Neck Palm will produce hundreds of ripe seeds.
A mature Neodypsis lastelliana in seed at Mae Fah Luang tropical gardens in Chiang Rai, Thailand.
The red-brown crownshaft is covered in thick hairs giving a felty appearance and feel.
In a few months, this ten-year-old Red Neck Palm will produce hundreds of ripe seeds.
A mature Neodypsis lastelliana in seed at Mae Fah Luang tropical gardens in Chiang Rai, Thailand.
General Comments
Neodypsis lastelliana, The Red Neck Palm, is an emergent palm growing in Madagascan forest up to 1000 meters above sea level. Young Red Necks require protection from sun and enjoy a shady, wet environment. Mature species in the wild will often rise above the forest canopy and will do well in full sun conditions. The felty, hairy, brown-red crownshaft makes this an usual-looking palm tree and the dark green leaves are beautiful, especially as the spearleaf first opens.
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