Elaeis oleifera
American Oil Palm
Also known as: Alfonsia oleifera Kunth +2 more
- Alfonsia oleifera Kunth
- Corozo oleifera (Kunth) L.H.Bailey
- Elaeis melanococca var. semicircularis Oerst.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Elaeis oleifera (commonly known as American Oil Palm) is a palm tree within the Arecaceae family. It originates in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Palm
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Surinam