Elaeis guineensis Jacq.100 248 Observations

African oil palm, Oil palm, Macaw-fat
Elaeis guineensis Flower
flower
Elaeis guineensis Leaf
leaf
Elaeis guineensis Fruit
fruit
Elaeis guineensis Bark
bark
Elaeis guineensis Habit
habit
Elaeis guineensis Jacq.
World flora
Family
Arecaceae Bercht. & J.Presl
Genus
Elaeis Jacq.
Species
Elaeis guineensis Jacq.
Common name(s)
  • African oil palm
  • Oil palm
  • Macaw-fat
IUCN Red List
LC
Least Concern
Population trend: Unknown
Least Concern
Population trend: Unknown
Uses
  • ENVIRONMENTAL USES
    • ornamental
  • FOOD
    • beverage base
    • fruits
    • oil / fat
    • vegetable
  • FUEL
    • substitute oil / alcohol
  • MATERIAL
    • beads
    • fiber
    • lipids
  • MEDICINE
    • folklore
Additional information
WikipediaElaeis guineensis Jacq.

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Elaeis guineensis Flower
Elaeis guineensis Flower
Elaeis guineensis Flower
Elaeis guineensis Flower
Elaeis guineensis Flower
Elaeis guineensis Flower
Elaeis guineensis Flower
Elaeis guineensis Flower

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Elaeis guineensis Flower