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
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Bismarckia nobilis 'Argentea'
Silver Bismarck Palm
Specimen ID RN-BSMK-00002
Origin Madagascar (forma cultivada)
Type cultivar
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Bismarckia nobilis 'Dwarf'
Dwarf Bismarck Palm
Specimen ID RN-BSMK-00004
Origin Madagascar (cultivar)
Type form
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primary
Bismarckia nobilis 'Green'
Green Bismarck Palm
Specimen ID RN-BSMK-00003
Origin Madagascar (forma natural)
Type form
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success
Bismarckia nobilis 'Intermediate'
Intermediate Bismarck Palm
Specimen ID RN-BSMK-00005
Origin Madagascar (cultivar)
Type form