Dictyosperma album
Common Princess Palm, Hurricane Palm
Other regional names: Princess Palm
- Princess Palm
Also known as: Areca alba Bory +8 more
- Areca alba Bory
- Areca aurea VanHoutte
- Areca borbonica hort. ex Mart., 1838
- Dictyosperma album (Bory) H.Wendl. & Drude
- Dictyosperma album var. furfuraceum L.H.Bailey, 1930
- Dictyosperma aureum (hort.) H.Wendl. & Drude
- Dictyosperma furfuraceum hort. ex Balf.f., 1878
- Dictyosperma rubrum hort. ex Balf.f., 1878
- Linoma alba (Bory) O.F.Cook
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Dictyosperma album (commonly known as Common Princess Palm or Hurricane Palm) is a palm tree belonging to the Arecaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Palm
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mauritius, Rodrigues, Réunion
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Trinidad-Tobago
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms