Elaeis
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of palms: "Elaeis" is the scientific genus name for a small group of palm trees, commonly known as oil palms, which are cultivated for their fruit that produces palm oil.
- Oil palms: The term specifically refers to the plants within this genus, most notably the African oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) and the American oil palm (Elaeis oleifera).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Elaeis guineensis is the primary source of palm oil worldwide. (Elaeis guineensis là nguồn cung cấp dầu cọ chính trên toàn thế giới.)
- The plantation grows species of the genus Elaeis. (Đồn điền trồng các loài thuộc chi Elaeis.)
Advanced Usage
- In botanical and agricultural contexts: The word "Elaeis" is used formally in scientific, economic, and agricultural discussions concerning oil palm cultivation, its biology, and its impact.
- The study focused on the genetic diversity within the genus Elaeis. (Nghiên cứu tập trung vào sự đa dạng di truyền trong chi Elaeis.)
Variants and Related Words
- Elaeis guineensis (n): The African oil palm, the most commercially important species.
- Elaeis oleifera (n): The American oil palm, often used in breeding programs.
- Oil palm (n): The common name for palms of the genus .
Synonyms
- Oil palm genus: A descriptive synonym referring to the same group of plants.
- Palm genus (specific): While many palm genera exist, in context, this can refer specifically to .
Related Phrases / Terms
- Palm oil production: The industrial process centered around species.
- The expansion of Elaeis plantations drives palm oil production. (Sự mở rộng của các đồn điền Elaeis thúc đẩy sản xuất dầu cọ.)
- Oil palm cultivation: The agricultural practice of growing palms.
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oil palms
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