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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.
