Elaeis
Elaeis
Elaeis (pronunciation: /ɪˈliːɪs/) is a genus of palms containing two species, called oil palms. They are used in commercial agriculture in the production of palm oil. The species are Elaeis guineensis or African oil palm, and Elaeis oleifera or American oil palm.
Etymology
The term "Elaeis" comes from the Ancient Greek word 'ελαία' (elaía), meaning 'olive'. This is likely due to the oil-rich fruits produced by these species, which are reminiscent of olives.
Related Terms
- Palm oil: An edible vegetable oil derived from the mesocarp (reddish pulp) of the fruit of the oil palms.
- Elaeis guineensis: A species of palm commonly referred to as the African oil palm.
- Elaeis oleifera: A species of palm commonly referred to as the American oil palm.
- Arecaceae: The family to which the genus Elaeis belongs. Also known as the palm family.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Elaeis
- Wikipedia's article - Elaeis
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