Palmae Lipids: Status in Chemotaxonomy

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Abstract
The lipids and fatty acids from the fruit-coats, pollens, and seeds of a number of palm species belonging to seven subfamilies were characterized and used to evaluate the taxonomic position of the Palmae. Fruit-coat and pollen lipids gave no definite patterns and therefore did not offer data for taxonomic considerations. The seed lipids, on the other hand, showed remarkable persistence for fatty acids in a number of the subfamilies. Contrary to established belief, lauric and myristic acids were not the principal fatty acids in all groups. The amount of these acids depended on the gross anatomy of the seed.

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