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American oil palm

Elaeis oleifera

Endangered

About

The American oil palm (Elaeis oleifera) is a species in the genus Elaeis. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 6 distinct biome types within the Ne.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 6 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (식물)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)

Species

Elaeis oleifera (American oil palm)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Palmera aceitera americana

German amerikanische Ölpalme

Portuguese caiué

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American oil palm?

The scientific name of American oil palm is Elaeis oleifera. It belongs to the genus Elaeis.

What is the conservation status of American oil palm?

American oil palm (Elaeis oleifera) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does American oil palm live?

American oil palm is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador.

What family does American oil palm belong to?

American oil palm (Elaeis oleifera) belongs to the genus Elaeis, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.

Is American oil palm endangered?

Yes, American oil palm (Elaeis oleifera) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does American oil palm belong to?

American oil palm (Elaeis oleifera) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).

What are the closest relatives of American oil palm?

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