genus elaeis

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Noun genus elaeis has 1 sense

Elaeis, genus Elaeis - oil palms
--₁ is a kind of monocot genus, liliopsid genus
--₁ is a member of
Palmae, family Palmae, Palmaceae, family Palmaceae, Arecaceae, family Arecaceae, palm family
--₁ has members: oil palm

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Genus Elaeis

Definition:

Genus Elaeis refers to a taxonomic classification of plants comprising palm trees known for producing palm oil. It is a part of the Arecaceae family and comprises two species: Elaeis guineensis, commonly called African oil palm, and Elaeis oleifera, also known as American oil palm.

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Noun:

The genus Elaeis is widely cultivated in tropical regions for its valuable oil.
The African oil palm, a member of the genus Elaeis, is one of the most important sources of edible oil worldwide.

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