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Cocos nucifera

தேங்காய்Palm

The coconut is a member of the palm family (Arecaceae) and the only living species of the genus Cocos. The term "coconut" can denote the whole coconut palm tree or the large hard fruit. Originally native to Central Indo-Pacific, they are ubiquitous in coastal tropical regions.

FamilyArecaceae
GenusCocos
NativeAsia
LifespanPerennial

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Cocos nucifera.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassLiliopsida
OrderArecales
FamilyArecaceae
GenusCocos
SpeciesC. nucifera
Binomial NameCocos nucifera
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameCoconut
Life FormPalm
Growth HabitPalm

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassLiliopsida
OrderArecales
FamilyArecaceae
GenusCocos

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.