Genus Elaeis Jacq.


Summary
Genus number:
4146
Last updated:
17 March 2010
Family:
Arecaceae (alt. Palmae)
Subfamily:
Arecoideae
Tribe:
Cocoseae
Subtribe:
Elaeidinae
Accession count:

101 (11  active, 9  available) in National Plant Germplasm System
Comments:
all accepted species are in GRIN


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References:
  1. Barcelos, E. et al. 1999. Molecular markers applied to the analysis of genetic diversity and to the biogeography of Elaeis (Palmae). Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 83:191-201.
  2. Dransfield, J. et al. 2008. Genera palmarum: the evolution and classification of palms 451.
  3. Govaerts, R. & J. Dransfield. 2005. World checklist of palms.
Cite as: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Plant Germplasm System. 2026. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy). National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland.
URL: https://npgstest.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxon/taxonomygenus?id=4146. Accessed 10 May 2026.