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Yellow butterfly palm

Dypsis lutescens

Also known as: Yellow Butterfly Palm · Sari popo · Sari mvovo · Palmier multipliant · Lafaza

ArecaceaeGenus: Dypsis
🔬 GBIF

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📋 About Yellow butterfly palm

Chrysalidocarpus lutescens, also known by its synonym Dypsis lutescens and as golden cane palm, areca palm, yellow palm, butterfly palm, or bamboo palm, is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae, native to Madagascar and naturalized in the Andaman Islands, Thailand, Vietnam, Réunion, El Salvador, Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Canary Islands, southern Florida, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, the Leeward Islands, and the Leeward Antilles. Its native names are rehazo and lafahazo.

🏷️ Common Names for Yellow butterfly palm

This plant is known by many names around the world. Whether you're searching for "Yellow Butterfly Palm" or "Sari popo", they all refer to the same species.

Yellow Butterfly PalmSari popoSari mvovoPalmier multipliantLafazaYellow butterfly palmguldpalmbutterfly palmyellow butterfly palmyellow palmpalmeira-arecagolden-yellow palmcane palmareca-bambúareca palmAreca palmareca-bambu

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🔬 Plant Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Family

Arecaceae

Genus

Dypsis

Species

Dypsis lutescens

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yellow butterfly palm?+
Chrysalidocarpus lutescens, also known by its synonym Dypsis lutescens and as golden cane palm, areca palm, yellow palm, butterfly palm, or bamboo palm, is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae, native to Madagascar and naturalized in the Andaman Islands, Thailand, Vietnam, Réunion, E…
What is the scientific name of Yellow butterfly palm?+
The accepted scientific name of Yellow butterfly palm is Dypsis lutescens, belonging to the family Arecaceae.
What family does Yellow butterfly palm belong to?+
Yellow butterfly palm belongs to the Arecaceae family and the genus Dypsis. This classification is based on data from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).
How do I care for Yellow butterfly palm?+
Caring for Yellow butterfly palm starts with understanding its native environment. Water when the top soil feels dry, provide appropriate light based on its natural habitat, and ensure good drainage. The Greeny Corner app provides personalised watering reminders for Yellow butterfly palm.
Is Yellow butterfly palm safe for pets?+
Toxicity information for Yellow butterfly palm is not fully documented. As a precaution, keep plants out of reach of pets and children. Consult a veterinarian if your pet ingests any plant material.
What are other names for Yellow butterfly palm?+
Yellow butterfly palm is also known as: Yellow Butterfly Palm, Sari popo, Sari mvovo, Palmier multipliant, Lafaza, Yellow butterfly palm, guldpalm, butterfly palm.

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