Elaeis (Noun)
Meaning
Oil palms.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Elaeis guineensis is the most widely cultivated palm species for the production of palm oil.
- In addition to its primary use for oil extraction, the elaeis is also used for food, biofuels, and animal feed.
- The elaeis palm trees grew rapidly in the fertile volcanic soil of the tropical island.
- Processing of elaeis oil typically involves sterilization, threshing, pressing, and clarification.
- Studies have shown that elaeis trees can be intercropped with cocoa, providing additional income streams for smallholders.