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Names: Sanskrit name-
Narikela; Hindi name- Nariyal.
Scientific name:
Cocos nucifera
Family: belongs to
the family ‘Palmae’ or the palm family
Origin: of Indo-
pacific origin either around Malaysia or the Indian ocean
Height: 15 to 30
metres in height in plantations
Area of growth:
tropical and sub- tropical coastal regions, especially near sea beaches, found
along coastlines
Any other points: known
in India as ‘ kalpavriksha’ or the ‘tree of heaven’ because of its many uses
Profile of the
Coconut Tree
The Sanskrit name of
the coconut is Narikela. Of course, in Hindi, it is known as the Nariyal. Its
scientific name is Cocos nucifera and it belongs to the palm family known as
palmae. This tree is of Indo- pacific origin around Malaysia or the Indian
Ocean. In plantations this tree can grow from 15 to 30 metres in height. It
usually grows well in tropical and sub- tropical coastal regions. It is especially
found near sea beaches and along coastlines. In India, this tree is known as
the ‘Kalpavriksha’ or the ‘tree of heaven’ because of its many uses.
