Dypsis moorei
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Dypsis moorei faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and slash-and-burn farming practices that have fragmented its remaining forest habitat in Madagascar. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its slow growth rate and limited reproductive capacity, making population recovery extremely difficult once stands are cleared. Ongoing collection for ornamental use and construction materials further compounds the decline of this endemic palm.
Habitat
This endemic Madagascar palm inhabits humid lowland and montane rainforests, typically growing in the understory of primary forest areas. It occurs in scattered populations across eastern Madagascar's remaining forest fragments at elevations up to 1,200 meters.
