This very tall palm tree is always an inviting symbol of the tropics. Probably the most well known and most popular of all palms, the coconut palm hardly needs an introduction. On very fertile land, a tall coconut palm tree can yield up to 75 fruits per year, but more often. Cocos nucifera grows with a single unbranched trunk often leaning, up to 30 m in height and 50 cm in diameter although the base gets thicker. Human exploration and dispersal history of the coconut cocos nucifera l. Following pollination, only one carpel develops into the seed, the other two aborting. Hosted by the usgs core science analytics and synthesis. The pot is far too small and it seemed that the pot was an after thought, meaning that it looked like the plant was grown in something else first and prior to shipment, it was packed in an undersized pot with. About the skin deep ratings ewg provides information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. The name comes from the old portuguese and spanish word coco, meaning head or skull after the three indentations on the. Applied and economic botany for students in technical and agricultural schools, pharmaceutical and medical colleges, for chemists, food analysts and for those engaged in the morphological and 19740274272. Arecaceae is commonly called the coconut tree and is the most naturally widespread fruit plant on earth. The extracts were then collected in a petri dish and stored in desiccators at room temperature.
In sanskrit the coconut palm is called kalpa vriksha, which is defined as. Its trunk can reach 40 to 50 cm in diameter at the enlarged base and 20 to 30 cm d. It is believed to originate in the southwest pacific and malesian region but of course is cultivated everywhere in the tropics today as an important agricultural crop and the ultimate palm for coastal areas. Cocos nucifera is a large palm, growing up to 30m 98 ft tall, with pinnate leaves 46m 20 ft long, and pinnae 6090 cm 2335 inch long. The excess solvent in the extracts was removed by distillation and concentrated using a water batch. Watson2 introduction one of mans most useful plants fig. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page.
Traditional uses all parts of the fruit of the coconut tree can be used. Predicted to be invasive and not recommended by ifas. Drink 250 ml 1 cup of coconut water 46 times a day 31. A solitary palm with a stout trunk particularly at the base, it is rarely vertical, with long pinnate arching leaves at the top.
Large image for cocos nucifera coconut palm usda plants. On fertile soil, a tall coconut palm tree can yield up to 75 fruits per year, but more often yields less than 30. The flowers can be a important source for honey bees. The major classification of coconut based on stature or height is as follows. Cocos nucifera identifying commonly cultivated palms. The leaves are pinnnately compound and up to 7 m in length. The trunk may be straight but is often curved, probably due to the effects of storms or near constant exposure to coastal winds. The term coconut or the archaic cocoanut can refer to the whole coconut palm, the seed, or the fruit, which botanically is a drupe, not a nut. Independent origins of cultivated coconut cocos nuciferal. Coconut palm thrives in areas of full sun and in a fertile, welldrained soil. Their root balls are fairly small and, like many palms, they are shallowrooted. The heavy crown of long flowing fronds and gently curved trunks lend a tropical effect to any landscape setting in which they can grow. The plant is one of the most valuable plants to man. Cocos nucifera is a large palm, growing up to 30 m 100 ft tall, with pinnate leaves 46 m 20 ft long, and pinnae 6090 cm 23 ft long.
Coconut oil, cracked at high temperatures will yield nearly 50% motor fuel and diesel fuel. The plant is originally from southeast asia malaysia, indonesia, and the philippines and the islands between the indian and pacific oceans. The integrated taxonomic information system itis provides authoritative taxonomic information on cocos nucifera, as well as other plants, animals, fungi, and microbes of north america and the world. Leon levy native plant preserve plant listings cocos nucifera. The leaves are arranged in a spiral fashion grouped at the growing tip. The nuts have the capability to survive up to 120 days floating in the sea water and germinate when they make landfall. The underside of cocos nucifera leaflets have small tan to brown ramenta along the midrib and tiny brown scales fringed with white. No other palm will withstand as much wind and saltspray, but it is.
Description tree this large, singletrunked palm has a smooth, columnar trunk with a light grayishbrown color. Coconut destructive distillation is reported to yield 11. This page was last edited on 18 october 2018, at 20. As a portable source of nutrition and water, the coconut played a critical role in the ability of early humans to voyage, establish trade routes, and colonize lands in the pacific rim. The tree is propagated by seed, which is the fruit and which takes a long time to germinate. Solitary, usually leaning or curving, but can be erect, to 25 m tall and 30 cm in diameter, gray to brown in color, with ridged leaf scars, and a bulging base. Cocos nucifera coconut palm american university of beirut. Cocos nucifera by karen smith cocos nucifera is the scientific name of the common coconut. The record derives from wcsp which reports it as an accepted name record 44645 with original publication details.
It has been commonly planted in frost free tropical areas throughout the world in a variety of conspicuous locations including coastal areas, beaches, parks, along streets, residential yards, near commercial buildingshotels, and on golf. Cocos nucifera ufifas assessment university of florida. Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from the extract of the inflorescence of cocos nucifera family. Cocos nucifera coconutderived ingredients as used in. There are no spines, but the leaf sheaths have matted fibers that. Costa rica, corcovado national park, playa llorona. They prosper in sandy, saline soil and in tropical.
Cocos nucifera coconut oil is the cosmetic ingredient name for the oil pressed from the dried fruit of coconuts. It is a primary source of food, drink, and shelter. However, there are many varieties of coconut palms in. Pdf background coconut palm cocos nucifera, 2n 32, a member of genus cocos and family arecaceae palmaceae, is an important tropical fruit and. Wood characteristics and properties of cocos nucifera the. Watson2 introduction the coconut palm is one of mans most useful plants fig. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license.
Taking all the rarieties together, variations are seen in tlic apertures, shape, esinc strata, and ectine ornamentation. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. The male flower has six perianth segments surrounding six stamens. A large image of cocos nucifera coconut palm from the usda plants database. Cocos nucifera, commonly called coconut or coconut palm, is a tall tree that is native to tropical islands in the western pacific. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 44645 with original publication details. Leon levy native plant preserve plant listings cocos.
Coconut is believed to have its origins in the indomalayan region or the south pacific, today it is grown both over the asian continent india, ceylon, indonesia and in central and south america mexico, braziland in africa. Pinnate, reduplicate, to 7 m long, with regularly arranged leaflets spreading in a single plane, held stiffly at first, but eventually drooping. Both the green coconut water and solid albumen ripe fruits are used industrially and in home cooking in many ways 5. Cocos nucifera national botanical research institute. Cocos nucifera tall palm tree bearing coconuts as fruits. Cocos nucifera grows in many habitats from areas of human habitation to sandy beaches. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. Drink 1530 ml 12 spoonfuls of coconut oil 23 times a day.
Composition cocos nucifera coconut flower extract cocos nucifera. Coconuts are generally classified into two general types. Batrachedra nuciferae, an inflorescencefeeding moth associated with coconut, cocos nucifera, and palmiste, roystonea oleracea, in trinidad, west indies. The coconut palm, cocos nucifera, impacts forest composition and soil characteristics at palmyra atoll, central paci. Cocos nucifera coconut palm the wellknown cocount palm is distinguished its enormous fruits, known as coconuts, which are edible. Cocos nucifera definition of cocos nucifera by the free. Ipni nomenclature info for cocos nucifera nomenclatural information about cocos nucifera is provided by the international plant names index ipni. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us.
The various products of coconut include tender coconut water, copra, coconut oil, raw kernel, coconut cake, coconut toddy, coconut shell and wood based products, coconut leaves, coir pith etc. In particular cases, this species may be considered for use under specific management practices that have been approved by the ifas invasive plant working group. It has large, pinnate leaves at the top of a smooth trunk. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in.
Cocos nucifera, the coconut palm, has a pantropical distribution and reaches near mono. Coconut oil is often composed of 90% saturated triglycerides and low in nonglyceride impurities. The large fruits have a fibrous husk, rarely less than 20 cm long. The coconut palm is one of mans most useful plants fig. There is one species of coconut, the cocos nucifera. The heavy crown of long flowing fronds and gently curved trunks of coconut palm lend a tropical effect to any. Cocos nucifera national botanical research institute, lucknow.
Cocos nucifera is used in the bahamas to cure sore throats. It has been commonly planted in frost free tropical areas throughout the world in a variety of conspicuous locations including coastal areas, beaches, parks, along streets, residential yards, near commercial buildingshotels, and. Page designed through the cooperative efforts of interagency itis teams. Each part of the coconut tree can be used to produce items of value for the community. Bradley, jason poel, and howard huang baylor university, waco, texas 76798 introduction cocos nucifera trees, otherwise known as coconut palm trees, grow abundantly along the coast line of countries within 15o of the equator. Cocos nucifera in world checklist of selected plant families.
Coconut is the fruit produced by the coconut tree, a plant species of tropical. Sprouted coconuts can be potted in 3gallon pots, or about 12. Cocos nucifera is a mediumsized to large palm, typically ranging from 10 to 20 m tall, though sometimes reaching almost 30 m. Cocos nucifera fue descrita por carlos linneo y publicado en species plantarum 2. Cocos nucifera synonyms, cocos nucifera pronunciation, cocos nucifera translation, english dictionary definition of cocos nucifera. Matteo faggion growing habit at punta cana, dominican republic. It is naturalized in coastal tropical areas around the world. The fruit seed, mesoderm and the juice water of cocos nucifera is widely used for human consumption.
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