(Orbignya martiana or O. oleifera). A tall, Brazilian palm. The kernel oil is removed by hot water floatation or expeller extraction and contains 50%+ lauric acid. Subs well for coconut oil in formulation. Sap value = 195

(Orbignya Oleifera) — Extracted from the kernels of the babassu palm sand used for generations by indigenous South American cultures as a natural moisturizer.

The babassu tree is a palm tree that is approximately 20 meters high. It is a tree native to the South American country of Brazil. It is widely grown there and provides an important industrial and economical resource for Brazil.