Cocos

Nucifera Cocos nucifera, commonly known as the Coconut Palm, is a species of palm tree native to tropical parts of Southeast Asia, India and the Pacific Islands. This iconic tree is highly significant in many cultures and has a range of uses. It provides the raw material for the production of many food and non-food items, ranging from beverages and confectionery to biofuel, medicines, dyes and building materials. Its drupes (fruit) have a range of culinary uses, ranging from sweet to savoury, and also serve as a source of nutrition for people and animals. Cocos nucifera is also valued for its timber, as it is strong, durable and flexible. Its flowers are used in traditional medicines and ancestor veneration ceremonies. Overall, Cocos nucifera is a critically important species providing food, nutrition, medicine and many other products to people throughout the world.