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Elaeis

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Elaeis

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Elaeis guineensis

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Jenis kelapa sawit dari Amerika Latin : Elaeis oleifera

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AGENDA - Les rendez-vous économique à ne pas manquer avec Elaeis

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What is the meaning of the word ELAEIS?

Elaeis is a genus of palms containing two species, called oil palms. They are used in commercial agriculture in the production of palm oil. The African oil palm Elaeis guineensis is the principal source of palm oil. It is native to west and southwest Africa, occurring between Angola and Gambia. The American oil palm Elaeis oleifera is native to tropical Central and South America, and is used locally for oil production.