OIL-PALM (Eloeis Guineensis). Elaeis is a genus of palms containing two species, called oil palms. They are used in commercial agriculture in the production of palm oil. The African oil palm Elaeis guineensis (the species name guineensis referring to its country of origin) is the principal source of palm oil, it is native to west and southwest Africa, occurring between Angola and Gambia.
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OIL-PALM (Eloeis Guineensis). Elaeis is a genus of palms containing two species, called oil palms. They are used in commercial agriculture in the production of palm oil. The African oil palm Elaeis guineensis (the species name guineensis referring to its country of origin) is the principal source of palm oil, it is native to west and southwest Africa, occurring between Angola and Gambia.

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OIL-PALM Eloeis Guineensis Elaeis genus palms containing two species called oil palms. commercial agriculture production palm oil. African name referring country origin principal source native west southwest Africa occurring Angola Gambia 19th century engraving engraved image history illustrative technique engravement engraving victorian Arts Culture 19th Century Style Retro Styled Vintage retro arkheia nineteenth century engraving historic art

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