Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nucifera
ID:
904235

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1188 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903570

Common Names

  • Cocos nucifera
  • Coconut Palm
  • Coconut Tree
  • Niu Vai

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Description

Cocos nucifera (also called Coconut Palm, among many other common names) is a palm native to tropical regions. It is a single-stemmed tree with long, feathery leaves and grows to a height of 10-20 m. It is found in coastal areas, along rivers, and in open grasslands. It is drought and salt tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Cocos nucifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cocos nucifera has white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cocos nucifera is a tropical palm tree native to the Pacific islands. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil in a sunny position.

Where to Find Cocos nucifera

Cocos nucifera is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. It is found in subtropical and tropical moist montane forests.

Species in the Cocos genus

Species in the Arecaceae family

Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,

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