Oil palm
Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis)
Oil Palm (/ɔɪl pɑːm/) is a species of palm tree that is native to West Africa. It is scientifically known as Elaeis guineensis and is primarily cultivated for its oil-rich fruit, which is used in a variety of products including food, cosmetics, and biofuels.
Etymology
The term "Oil Palm" is derived from the oil-rich fruit of the tree. The scientific name Elaeis guineensis is derived from the Greek word "elaion" which means oil, and "guineensis" which refers to the region of Guinea in West Africa where the tree is native.
Related Terms
- Palm Oil: The oil extracted from the fruit of the oil palm tree.
- Elaeis oleifera: A species of palm tree native to South America that is also cultivated for its oil.
- Palm Kernel Oil: The oil extracted from the kernel of the oil palm fruit.
- Biofuel: A type of fuel that is derived from living matter, such as oil palm fruit.
- Deforestation: The removal of a forest or stand of trees where the land is thereafter converted to a non-forest use, often associated with oil palm cultivation.
Pronunciation
The term "Oil Palm" is pronounced as /ɔɪl pɑːm/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Oil palm
- Wikipedia's article - Oil palm
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