American Oil Palm

Elaeis oleifera

Native to:
Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, French Guiana, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru, Suriname

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Arecaceae
Genus:
Elaeis
Species:
Elaeis oleifera
USDA Symbol:
ELOL2

Growth Characteristics

Height:
500 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
cream, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
Thrives in nutrient-rich, organic soils

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
30–120 days
Notes:
Seeds require warm temperatures (30-35°C) and high humidity for germination. Fresh seed germinates more reliably than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI