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Elaeis guineensis
| Family Name: | Arecaceae (Palmae) |
| Common Name: | Oil Palm, Macaw Fat, African Oil Palm, Kelapa Sawit, Kelapa Bali, Obe Palm, Wild Oil Palm |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Palm (Solitary Habit) |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Originally Africa, cultivated throughout the tropics |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Food (Fruit or Vegetable) |
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Landscaping Features
| Landscape Uses | Suitable for Roadsides |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 2.5 (Palm - Solitary) |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Trunk Type (Palm) | Solitary Habit, Aboveground |
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Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Red |
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Others
| Master ID | 1332 |
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| Species ID | 2625 |
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