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Panda oleosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Pandaceae. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, where it is found in countries such as Nigeria, Cameroon, and Gabon.

Description[edit]

Panda oleosa is a medium-sized tree that can grow up to 20 meters in height. The leaves are simple, alternate, and have a glossy appearance. The flowers are small, white, and arranged in clusters. The fruit is a drupe, which is fleshy and contains a single seed.

Habitat[edit]

This species is typically found in lowland tropical rainforests. It thrives in humid environments and is often found in areas with well-drained soils. Panda oleosa is an important component of the forest ecosystem, providing habitat and food for various animal species.

Uses[edit]

The seeds of Panda oleosa are known for their oil content, which is used locally for cooking and in traditional medicine. The wood of the tree is also used for construction and making tools.

Conservation[edit]

Panda oleosa is not currently listed as threatened, but its habitat is under pressure from deforestation and land conversion for agriculture. Conservation efforts are focused on preserving its natural habitat and promoting sustainable land use practices.

Related pages[edit]

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-'''Panda Oleosa''' is a species of [[palm tree]] native to [[West Africa]]. It is commonly known as the '''oil palm''' due to its economic importance in the production of [[palm oil]]. The tree is a member of the [[Arecaceae]] family and the genus [[Elaeis]], which comprises two species: Elaeis guineensis (the African oil palm) and Elaeis oleifera (the American oil palm).
+{{Taxobox
+| name = Panda oleosa
+| image = Pandaceae_Panda_oleosa.png
+| image_caption = ''Panda oleosa''
+| regnum = [[Plantae]]
+| unranked_divisio = [[Angiosperms]]
+| unranked_classis = [[Eudicots]]
+| ordo = [[Malpighiales]]
+| familia = [[Pandaceae]]
+| genus = ''[[Panda (plant)|Panda]]''
+| species = '''''P. oleosa'''''
+| binomial = ''Panda oleosa''
+}}
-== Description ==
+'''''Panda oleosa''''' is a species of flowering plant in the family [[Pandaceae]]. It is native to tropical regions of [[Africa]], where it is found in countries such as [[Nigeria]], [[Cameroon]], and [[Gabon]].
-Panda Oleosa is a monoecious palm that grows up to 20 meters tall. The tree has a single stout trunk and a dense crown of pinnate leaves. The [[inflorescence]] is a complex branching structure that bears both male and female flowers. The fruit is a large drupe that contains a single seed, or kernel, which is the source of palm oil.
-== Distribution and Habitat ==
+==Description==
-Panda Oleosa is native to the tropical rainforests of West Africa. It is widely cultivated in other tropical regions around the world, including [[Southeast Asia]] and [[South America]], for its oil-rich kernels.
+''Panda oleosa'' is a medium-sized tree that can grow up to 20 meters in height. The leaves are simple, alternate, and have a glossy appearance. The flowers are small, white, and arranged in clusters. The fruit is a drupe, which is fleshy and contains a single seed.
-== Economic Importance ==
+==Habitat==
-Panda Oleosa is one of the most economically important crop plants in the world. The tree's kernels are the source of palm oil, which is used in a wide range of products, from food and cosmetics to biofuels. The global demand for palm oil has led to large-scale cultivation of Panda Oleosa, particularly in Southeast Asia.
+This species is typically found in lowland tropical rainforests. It thrives in humid environments and is often found in areas with well-drained soils. ''Panda oleosa'' is an important component of the forest ecosystem, providing habitat and food for various animal species.
-== Environmental Impact ==
+==Uses==
-The cultivation of Panda Oleosa for palm oil has significant environmental impacts. Large-scale deforestation to make way for oil palm plantations has led to loss of biodiversity, habitat destruction, and increased greenhouse gas emissions. There are ongoing efforts to make palm oil production more sustainable through certification schemes like the [[Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil]] (RSPO).
+The seeds of ''Panda oleosa'' are known for their oil content, which is used locally for cooking and in traditional medicine. The wood of the tree is also used for construction and making tools.
-== Conservation ==
+==Conservation==
-Despite its economic importance, Panda Oleosa is considered a vulnerable species due to habitat loss from deforestation and the expansion of oil palm plantations. Conservation efforts are focused on preserving the tree's natural habitat and promoting sustainable farming practices.
+''Panda oleosa'' is not currently listed as threatened, but its habitat is under pressure from deforestation and land conversion for agriculture. Conservation efforts are focused on preserving its natural habitat and promoting sustainable land use practices.
-[[Category:Palm trees]]
+==Related pages==
-[[Category:Crops]]
+* [[Pandaceae]]
-[[Category:Flora of West Africa]]
+* [[Malpighiales]]
-{{palm-stub}}
+* [[Tropical rainforest]]
-{{agriculture-stub}}
-{{environment-stub}}
+[[Category:Pandaceae]]
+[[Category:Flora of Africa]]
+[[Category:Trees of Africa]]