2. Coconut tree (Cocos nucifera) is a plant that
belongs to the family Arecaceae. It is one of the
ten most useful trees in the world.It provides
food to millions of people, specifically in the
tropical countries.Coconut tree has two types
namely tall and dwarf.It lives on the sandy soil
and it needs a lot of sunlight and regular
rainfalls. It can't survive in a place where there
is low temperature and low percent of
humidity.
3. HISTORY
The name coconut was derived from the
16th century Portuguese sailors who
thought that the 3 small holes on the
coconut shell resembled the human face
so they entitled the fruit "coco" which
means "grinning face, grin, or
grimace."The word nut was added in
English later on.
4. COCONUT PALACE
Coconut tree is known in the Philippines as "The Tree
of Life" wherein the 1970s General Marcos
commissioned a palace to be built completely out of
coconuts and coconut materials
5. The tree has earned other ephitets like
"Tree of Abundance", "Tree of
Heaven"," Kalpayriksha"(a tree that
provides all necessities of life) for the
reason that all of its parts are very
useful.
6. Copra is the term used for the dried coconut
meat. This can be processed to produce
coconut oil used in cooking, in soaps,
cosmetics, hair-oil, and massage oil.
7. Coconut palm is useful as an ornamental plant.Its
only drawback is its heaviness which may cause
injury to man , animals or rooftop when they hit in
falling
8.
9. The coir, fiber in the husk, can be woven into strong
twine or rope .It can be also used for padding
mattresses, upholstery ,life-preservers, for making
rugs, bags, and brushes.
In Italy and Greece,it is used as an olive oil
filter.Coconut leaves can be used for making
brooms, woven to make baskets or mats, or
dried and used as thatch for roofing.
10. Coconut tree is one of the beautiful trees found in the
coastlines all over the world. It is very useful to all of
us because of its versatility.It can be used in such
many ways we want to.It contains valuable vitamins
and minerals. Other than that, it is also used in the
production of various wooden items, in the
construction industry, in the manufacturing beauty
products and as a fuel. It has economic and domestic
benefits that can foster the growth of a particular
country.The coconut tree is indeed very
beneficial,useful and is essential for all of us.
