Elaeis oleifera seeds

Elaeis oleifera seeds

American oil palm

Elaeis oleifera can be up to 40 meters in height and is native to tropical America. Its seeds are up to two centimetres long and one centimetre wide.

seeds Elaeis oleifera

Family: Arecaceae
Origin: Central America to South America
Height: Up to 40 meters
Common names:
Palma americana de aceite, palma aceitera (ES)
Amerikanische Ölpalme (DE)
Palmier à huile américain (FR)
Palmeira-de-óleo-americana (BR/PT)

American oil palm seeds
The seeds of the American oil palm should be soaked for a few hours before sowing.

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