Dypsis concinna

Dypsis concinna is a small palm native to central and northeastern Madagascar, where it grows in wet tropical forest. It has either entire leaves or feather-like pinnate leaves, giving the species a distinctive range of forms. ## Form and habitat Plants are solitary or clustering and reach about 2 m tall. The leaves may be undivided or divided into leaflets; the inflorescence rises among the leaves, and the small fruits ripen red. In Madagascar it grows in submontane rainforest, often among bamboo on gentle slopes and ridges. [Kew’s Plants of the World Online](https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:666766-1/general-information) recognizes the species, while the [Field Guide to the Palms of Madagascar](https://palmpedia.net/wiki/books/12_Field_Guide_to_the_Palms_of_Madagascar_English.pdf) describes its form and habitat. ## Garden use Its compact stature and forest-understory origin suit a sheltered tropical collection or conservatory planting where the varied leaf forms can be seen up close. It is a specialist palm rather than a large canopy tree. ## Maintenance Provide a warm, humid setting and keep moisture regular, reflecting the wet forest conditions where the species occurs. Shelter it from cold snaps and prolonged drying.