Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Coconut Palm Tree

A Coconut palm, botanical name Cocos nucifera grows in the tropics around the world. It is famous and highly valued as a source of food. A Coconut palm gives people meat, juice, milk, oil and animal feed. Coconuts, the fruits of Coconut palms are a staple source of food for many peple in different countries around the world. Coconut palm inflorescence is used for producing vinegar, sugar and toddy. A Coconut palm is a good source of medicine and oil. Roots are toasted adn ground as coffee substitute. A Coconut palm is highly desirable as an ornamental palm tree.