American oil palm, Noli palm
Corozo oleifera
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A palm.
It can be crossed with Elaeis guineensis.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil, South America
How it is used for food
The pulp of the fruit yields an edible red oil. The kernels yield a white oil that is refined and used for making margarine.
Edible parts
Seeds - oil
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Elaeis melanococca;