African Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis)
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Scientific Name: Elaeis guineensis — African Oil Palm.
Native Home: West and Central Africa.
Height: 15–25 metres.
Lifespan: Around 50–100 years.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Trunk wood is fibrous and mainly used for limited construction and composite products.
Harvesting: Fruit bunches are harvested throughout the year in suitable tropical climates.
Age to Harvest: Usually 3–4 years for commercial fruit production.
Products: Palm oil, palm-kernel oil, soap, cosmetics, and biofuel.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Communities in West Africa have used palm oil for cooking, soap-making, and cultural practices for centuries.
Global Spread: Native to Africa and widely cultivated across Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia and Malaysia, which are major palm-oil producers.
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