Dypsis pembana

Pemba palm

Plants that are native to small areas with little habitation usually have less known uses. The only known use of this palm by humans is to construct a "football" (i.e. soccer) goal near Ngezi forest on the relatively small Pemba Island, where this palm is endemic.

Pemba palm is a fast grower, preferring mesic soil and a spot in full sun to part shade.