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Oil palm

Elaeis guineensis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Africa (11 countries), Asia (9 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (8 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (نباتات)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)

Class

Liliopsida (زنبقانية)

Species

Elaeis guineensis (Oil palm)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish palma africana

French Palmier a Huile

German Ölpalme

Portuguese dendê

Indonesian kelapa sawit

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Oil palm?

The scientific name of Oil palm is Elaeis guineensis. It belongs to the genus Elaeis.

Where does Oil palm live?

Oil palm is found in Widely distributed across Africa (11 countries), Asia (9 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (8 countries).. Countries include Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Costa Rica, Cuba.

What family does Oil palm belong to?

Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) belongs to the genus Elaeis, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.

What kingdom does Oil palm belong to?

Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).

What are the closest relatives of Oil palm?

The closest relatives of Oil palm in the genus Elaeis include American oil palm.