Oil Palm
Elaeis guineensis
Also known as African Oil Palm, Jacquin
- Habit
- Palm
- Found in India
- Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat & more
- Flowering
- Throughout the year
Plant Details
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Arecaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Arecaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
About Oil Palm
Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis) is a palm belonging to the Arecaceae family (Palm family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate spiral pinnate/palmate compound leaves, branched spadix flower clusters, drupe/berry fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. Native to Tropical West Africa, it is distributed across Planted in other parts of the world. It flowers and fruits through much of the year. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Arecaceae
Palm family
Oil Palm belongs to the Arecaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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