Greek dictyon – net, sperma – seed, reference to seed coat.

A single-species genus. For description see D. album.

Fresh seed takes 2-4 months to germinate.

Sturdy palm with a prominent crownshaft and erect spear-like new feather leaves.

1 variable species from the Mascarene Islands.

Moore & Guého (1984).

Source: Jones, D; Spencer, R. (2005). Arecaceae. In: Spencer, R.. Horticultural Flora of South-eastern Australia. Volume 5. Flowering plants. Monocotyledons. The identification of garden and cultivated plants. University of New South Wales Press.