Scientific Name: Elaeis oleifera. Common Name: American Oil Palm. Native to South America. A fast growing, large tree with dark, plumose,feathery leaves and a rough, tall tunk. It is cultivated all over the tropical world for the oil extracted from the seeds. The commercial importance of this oil makes this palm second on to the coconut in economic importance. It also an attractive and popular landscape item in tropical regions.
This item is a wholesale packet of one thousand (actually 1,100) Elaeis oleifera seeds, to be delivered upon receipt of payment. Note that this is a large and heavy seed and buyer pays $39.95 postage & handling.
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