Thursday, November 12, 2009

Cocos nucifera


Cocos nucifera (Coconut palm) is an economically important plant. It provides shelter, food, fiber, charcoal. The Coconut palm is used for products like soap, cosmetics, medicine, brushes, baskets, household utensils, mats, rope, fishnets, clothing and different types of food.The Cocos nucifera (Coconut palm) flourished in the humid tropics and subtropics in dense groves. It occurs in the Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, Hawaii and Florida.