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kelapa sawit

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 (tumbuhan)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Elaeis guineensis (kelapa sawit)

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 kelapa sawit?

The scientific name of kelapa sawit is Elaeis guineensis. It belongs to the genus Elaeis.

Where does kelapa sawit live?

kelapa sawit 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 kelapa sawit belong to?

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

What kingdom does kelapa sawit belong to?

kelapa sawit (Elaeis guineensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan).

What are the closest relatives of kelapa sawit?

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