Prefers tropical rainforest lowlands. Thrives in warm and humid climates. Adapted to a variety of altitudes.
American oil palm
Elaeis oleifera, also known as the American oil palm or corozo, is a solitary feather palm native to the tropical rainforest lowlands of Central and South America. It is valued for its edible and industrial oil, although its cultivation is limited in its native area. This plant serves as an excellent germplasm resource for developing disease-resistant hybrids with Elaeis guineensis.
Elaeis oleifera
Country of origin: Central and South America
- The American oil palm, also known as corozo, is native to the tropical rainforest lowlands of Central and South America. - It is cultivated for its edible and industrial oil. - Although its cultivation is limited in its native area, it serves as an excellent germplasm resource for developing hybrids with Elaeis guineensis to enhance disease resistance. - The American oil palm is a solitary feather palm and is unimproved.
Central and South America: tropical rainforest lowlands.
Central and S. America: tropical rain forest lowlands. Edible and industrial oil. Limited cultivation in native area; excellent germplasm resource for hybrids with Elaeis guineensis to gain disease resistance; solitary feather palm. Unimproved.