Elaeis Collection

Elaeis guineensis Jacq. African oil palm
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

African oil palm tree with fruit, Elaeis guineensis
5856574 African oil palm tree with fruit, Elaeis guineensis; (add.info.: African oil palm tree with fruit, Elaeis guineensis. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by J)

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African Oil Palm Tree Sabah, Sukau, Malaysia, Borneo, Asia Date:

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Rainforest, Gunung Leuser National Park, Sumatra, Indonesia Date: 12/08/2006

African oil palm, Elaeis guineensis
African oil palm or macaw-fat, Elaeis guineensis. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Toddy palm and oil palm
Asian palmyra palm, toddy palm, or sugar palm, Borassus flabellifer 1, and African oil palm, Elaeis guineensis 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur

Destruction of rainforest: preparation for oil-palm plantation which replaces rainforest in a river-valley, (Elaeis guineensis). Sabah, Borneo; Malaysia; June

Oil palm fruits are piled on a road-side along one of the oil-palm plantations (Elaeis guineensis). Labuk Bay, Sabah, Borneo; Malaysia; June

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

Picture No. 11049918
African Oil Palm Tree Sabah, Sukau, Malaysia, Borneo, Asia Date:

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Oil palm fruits are piled on a road-side along one of the oil-palm plantations (Elaeis guineensis) Date:

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

Elaeis guineensis, African oil palm
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

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Elaeis guineensis Jacq. , commonly known as the African oil palm, is a species of palm tree that holds great significance in various industries. Picture No. 11049919 showcases the beauty and grandeur of this majestic plant. Also referred to as Toddy palm and oil palm, Elaeis guineensis plays a vital role in the production of palm oil, one of the most widely used vegetable oils worldwide. However, its cultivation has raised concerns due to deforestation practices associated with it. Picture No. 10867243 depicts the unfortunate destruction of rainforests for preparing land for oil-palm plantations. This practice has led to significant environmental consequences, including habitat loss for numerous species and increased greenhouse gas emissions. The image featuring piled-up oil palm fruits on a road-side (DDE-90024938) highlights their abundance and importance in the industry. These fruits are harvested to extract their valuable oil, which finds its way into countless food products, cosmetics, and biofuels. Elaeis guineensis belongs to the genus Elaeis, which comprises two species - both known as oil palms due to their economic significance. Picture No. 11049918 further exemplifies this fascinating genus's diversity and splendor. Despite controversies surrounding its cultivation methods, African oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) remains an essential crop globally due to its high productivity and versatility across various sectors. Its impact on economies cannot be undermined; however sustainable practices must be adopted to ensure minimal harm to our environment while reaping its benefits responsibly.