What is another word for Genus Elaeis?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs ɪlˈiːiz] (IPA) 
Genus Elaeis is a group of palm species that are widely distributed throughout the tropics. The two most prominent species within the genus are Elaeis oleifera and Elaeis guineensis, commonly referred to as the American oil palm and African oil palm, respectively. Although these two species are commonly associated with oil production, they possess a variety of other uses, including food and medicine, making them important economic plants. Other members of the genus include Elaeis guineensis var. jacq, Elaeis guineensis var. integra, and Elaeis guineensis var. tenera. Although the species within Genus Elaeis share many similarities, they also possess unique characteristics and uses that make them distinct from one another.
