VU

Dypsis delicatula

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Dypsis delicatula faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion across Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection for the horticultural trade poses an additional threat to remaining wild populations. Climate change is increasingly affecting the humid forest conditions this palm requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Malagasy palm inhabits the understory of humid lowland and montane rainforests along Madagascar's eastern coast. It typically grows in well-drained soils on slopes and ridges at elevations between 200-1,200 meters, requiring consistent moisture and filtered sunlight beneath the forest canopy.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dypsis delicatula classified as Vulnerable?
Dypsis delicatula is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Dypsis delicatula faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion across Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection for the horticultural trade poses an additional threat to remaining wild populations. Climate change is increasingly affecting the humid forest conditions this palm requires for survival.
Where does Dypsis delicatula live?
Dypsis delicatula occurs in Madagascar. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dypsis delicatula?
The main threats to Dypsis delicatula are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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