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African oil palm

Elaeis guineensis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Arecales ›Family: Arecaceae ›Genus: Elaeis

About

Elaeis guineensis is a species of palm commonly called African oil palm or macaw-fat. It is the principal source of palm oil. It is native to west and southwest Africa, specifically the area between Angola and the Gambia; the species name guineensis refers to the name for the area, Guinea, and not the modern country which now bears that name. The species is also now naturalised in Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia, Central America, the West...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African oil palm?
The scientific name of African oil palm is Elaeis guineensis.
What is the conservation status of African oil palm?
The African oil palm has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does African oil palm belong to?
African oil palm belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does African oil palm belong to?
African oil palm belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does African oil palm belong to?
African oil palm belongs to the class Liliopsida.
What order does African oil palm belong to?
African oil palm belongs to the order Arecales.
What family does African oil palm belong to?
African oil palm belongs to the family Arecaceae.
What genus does African oil palm belong to?
African oil palm belongs to the genus Elaeis.