Plant · GBIF taxon 2735935
Dypsis lutescens
Dypsis lutescensAlso known as Golden Cane Palm, Areca Palm, Yellow Palm, Butterfly Palm
Golden cane palms grow in dense, graceful clumps of multiple smooth yellow-green stems resembling bamboo. Curving feathery fronds arch outward from golden petioles, creating a lush canopy in tropical landscapes and sunlit indoor spaces. Though abundant in cultivation worldwide, wild populations remain restricted to vulnerable coastal forests and riverbanks in Madagascar.
TropicalClumping PalmOrnamental
Licensed referencePing an Chang / CC BY-SA 4.0 · cc-by-sa
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Near ThreatenedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNear ThreatenedRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Autotrophic (Photosynthesis)
Predators
Not available
ThreatsHabitat clearing and forest degradation in native Madagascar
HabitatsCoastal sand dunes, riverbanks, tropical gardens, indoor spaces
Life span30–40 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderArecales
- FamilyArecaceae
- GenusDypsis
- SpeciesDypsis lutescens
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe and non-toxic to household pets.
- What to notice
- Recognized by multiple arching stems emerging from a single cluster with yellowish ringed leaf scars.
- Support conservation
- Source potted plants exclusively from certified nurseries that use cultivated seed stock.
Responsible observation
- Lighting: Provide bright indirect sunlight to preserve vibrant golden stem colors.
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist while ensuring container drainage to prevent root rot.
- Maintenance: Trim old browned lower fronds cleanly near the stem base.
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