The Coconut palm, also known as the Cocos Nucifera is one of the most fascinating and beautiful palms in the world.

It is a dream of tropical beaches. Imagine pristine powdery beaches surrounded by breathtaking coconut palms that sway gently in the warm tropical breeze. It is a symbol and pride of tropical paradise.

The Coconut palm has been the most worldly recognized and economically important tree for at least 4000 years.  Its cultivation has survived from very ancient times.

Coconut palms are grown widely throughout the tropical and the subtropical parts of our planet. It is a part of the family Arecaceae. It is a plant of many uses. This tree is extensively cultivated for many purposes.

They are used for landscape decorating throughout the world. Their fronds and coconuts can be used as important staple for many cultures. The trunks and leaves have been used for walls, roofs and thatching.

Palm oil can be used to make coconut oil for cooking, margarines, cosmetics, soap, fuel and candles. The fibrous husk produces fiber and used in the manufacture of clothing, ropes, many household items and fuel for cooking. In addition to all these uses the Cocos Nucifera can be used in medicine for heart, liver, kidney disorders and many others.

The Coconut palm has significant economic value. People use all parts of this tree. It is the magic “tree of life” and “the tree of thousand uses”. And in some countries it is the basis for human survival. The tree can provide everything that people need in life to survive.

Learn about another widely used palm tree, check the Pygmy Palm Website.

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