2006-10-15 00:40:42 · 17 answers · asked by Amit Chavan 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
The scientific name for coconut is Cocos nucifera. Early Spanish explorers called it coco, which means "monkey face" because the three indentations (eyes) on the hairy nut resembles the head and face of a monkey. Nucifera means "nut-bearing."
The coconut provides a nutritious source of meat, juice, milk, and oil that has fed and nourished populations around the world for generations. On many islands coconut is a staple in the diet and provides the majority of the food eaten. Nearly one third of the world's population depends on coconut to some degree for their food and their economy. Among these cultures the coconut has a long and respected history.
2006-10-15 02:19:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The scientific name of coconut is Cocos nucifera.
The Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera) is a member of the Family Arecaceae (palm family). It is the only species in the genus Cocos, and is a large palm, growing to 30 m tall, with pinnate leaves 4-6 m long, pinnae 60-90 cm long; old leaves break away cleanly leaving the trunk smooth. The term coconut refers to the fruit of the coconut palm.
2006-10-16 16:24:46 · answer #2 · answered by vava 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The scientific name of coconut is " Cocos nucifera ".
2006-10-18 03:55:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anikris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The scientific name of Coconut is 'Cocos nucifera'.
2006-10-15 09:11:42 · answer #4 · answered by AR2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scientific name of Coconut is "Cocos nucifera".
2006-10-15 08:38:04 · answer #5 · answered by Sharada B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cocos nucifera
2006-10-17 11:17:10 · answer #6 · answered by upasana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-16 09:53:34 · answer #7 · answered by nrj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-15 23:25:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-15 09:04:08 · answer #9 · answered by babitha t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cocos nucifera
2006-10-15 07:47:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋