Bismarckia
Bismarckia
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species Arecaceae
Morphological Summary
Monospecific genus of giant fan palms endemic to Madagascar, considered among the most spectacular palms in the world. Their enormous palmate leaves of iridescent silvery blue-grey colour can reach 3 m in diameter. Named in honour of German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck (1815–1898). Enormously popular in global tropical gardening.
Distribution Madagascar (western savannas)
Conservation Vulnerable in the wild due to savanna conversion to pastures
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Bismarckia nobilis
Bismarck Palm
Specimen ID RN-BSMK-00001
Origin Madagascar (sabanas y bosques occidentales)
Type Palms