Elaeis
Elaeis
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species Arecaceae
Morphological Summary
Genus of two palm species producing the most productive vegetable oil in the world. Elaeis guineensis, native to West Africa, is the source of palm oil that supplies more than 35% of the global vegetable oil market. Its industrial plantations have caused serious impacts on tropical biodiversity.
Distribution Tropical Africa (E. guineensis); tropical South America (E. oleifera)
Conservation Wild species are not threatened; environmental impact from intensive cultivation
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Elaeis guineensis
African Oil Palm
Specimen ID RN-ELAES-00001
Origin África tropical occidental (Guinea, Nigeria, Congo)
Type Palm