genus Elaeis
Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic genus of plants: "genus Elaeis" refers to a specific genus in the plant family Arecaceae (palms), comprising the oil palm species.
- The source of palm oil: This genus is commercially significant as it includes the species that produce palm oil and palm kernel oil.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The genus Elaeis is native to tropical Africa and South America.
- Palm oil is derived from the fruit of trees in the genus Elaeis.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical classification: Used in scientific contexts to categorize and discuss the specific group of oil-producing palm trees.
- The study focused on the genetic diversity within the genus Elaeis.
Variants and Related Words
- Elaeis guineensis (n): The African oil palm, the primary species for commercial palm oil.
- Elaeis oleifera (n): The American oil palm, also a source of oil but less widely cultivated.
- Oil palm (n): The common name for trees of this genus.
Synonyms
- Oil palm genus: A descriptive synonym emphasizing its primary commercial product.
Noun
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oil palms
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