reasonable adaptation to cool subtropical and mild mediterranean and mild temperate regions of the world. It is hardy to radiational freezes of short duration down to about 27F. Full sun to part shade, tolerates dry atmospheric conditions but requires warm, moist soil conditions. This is a tillering saxophone-style heeled dypsis similar to sabal: plant the heel above ground in well-draining soil to prevent rotting. References J. Dransfield and H. Beentje. Palms of Madagascar 1995 ambositrae Endemic flora of Madagascar Critically endangered plants Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Taxa named by Henk Jaap Beentje