Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Elaeis

Species:

Elaeis guineensis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

More than 40 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Food Forest:

Plant contains edible parts

Native Range

United States: Florida, Guam, Palau

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

4.0 - 7.0 (acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers alluvial soils in native habitat