Corozo oleifera
(Kunth) L. H. Bailey
American oil palm, Noli palm
Arecaceae Edible: Seeds - oil
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Description
A tropical palm of the family Arecaceae. The fruit pulp yields an edible red oil, while the kernels yield a white oil used for margarine production.
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Edible Uses
The pulp of the fruit yields an edible red oil. The kernels yield a white oil that is refined and used for making margarine.
Traditional Uses
The pulp of the fruit yields an edible red oil. The kernels yield a white oil that is refined and used for making margarine.
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Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Brazil, South America,
Notes
It can be crossed with Elaeis guineensis.
Synonyms
Elaeis melanococca
References (5)
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 28
- Gentes Herb. 3:59, t. 32-35, 37-40. 1933
- Tanaka,
- Uphof,
- Williams, C.N., Chew, W.Y., and Rajaratnam, J.A., 1989, Tree and Field Crops of the Wetter Regions of the Tropics. Longman, p 197
