With reference to 'palm oil', consider the following statements : 1. The palm oil tree is native to Southeast Asia. 2. The palm oil is a raw material for some industries producing lipstick and perfumes. 3. The palm oil can be used to produce biodiesel. Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. Statement 1 is incorrect. The primary oil palm species, Elaeis guineensis, is native to West and Southwest Africa, not Southeast Asia. While Southeast Asia is the largest producer today, it is not the region of origin for the palm oil tree. 2. Statement 2 is correct. Palm oil and its derivatives are widely used as a raw material in various industries. They serve as emollients, emulsifiers, and texturizers in cosmetics, including lipstick, and can be found in some perfumes or fragrance bases. 3. Statement 3 is correct. Palm oil is a significant feedstock used to produce biodiesel due to its high yield and availability. Therefore, statements 2 and 3 are correct.