Elaeis

This forest destruction has mostly resulted from explosive population growth, doubling of agricultural activity, major increases in timber extraction, and the establishment of large-scale plantation forests of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) and eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp.).

Biological diversity in Tumbes-Chocó-Magdalena 2008

Industrial production of African palm oil (Elaeis guineensis), uncontrolled gold mining and illegal growing of coca add to the list of causes of deforestation.

Chocó-Darién moist forests 2007

The oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) is common, and the understory is often dominated by rattans (e.g. Calamus deerratus).

Niger Delta swamp forests 2008

In and around villages, except for an occasional sacred grove, most trees are useful species such as the oil palm (Elaeis guineensis), canarium (Canarium schweinfurthii) and mango trees (Mangifera indica), many of which are planted.

Jos Plateau forest-grassland mosaic 2008

The oil palm (Elaeis guineensis), widely planted throughout the tropics for oil production, is native to the hotspot, while valuable timber species include the African ebony (Diospyros gracilis), two genera of African mahogany (Entandophragma and Khaya), and iroko (Milicia excelsa), which is widely exploited.

Biological diversity in the Guinean forests of West Africa 2008

The relative openness of the canopy at the forest edge allows invasion by savanna species such as Afzelia africana and Anogneissus leiocarpus, and by oil palms (Elaeis guineensis).

Northern Congolian forest-savanna mosaic 2007

Emergents, though infrequent, were mostly Ceiba pentandra and Milicia excelsa, while most of the canopy was dominated by Cola gigantea, Lannea welwitschii, Ricinodendron heudelotii and Terminalia superba, and the middle story mostly by oil palms (Elaeis guineensis).

Cross-Niger transition forests 2007

(‘Elaeis Guineensis’), which, when tapped, yields a sweet, clear liquid, not at all intoxicating while fresh, but, when allowed to stand till the afternoon, causes inebriation and many crimes.

Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa 2004

Coconut (Cocos nucifera), oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) and rubber (Hevea braziliensis) have great potential for the interplanting of fodder trees.

Chapter 6 1996

In terms of production per unit area, the oil palm, Elaeis guineensis Jacq. outproduces all other species as an oil source.

28 additional technical notes about tropical agriculture 1996