Cocos
Cocos
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species Arecaceae
Morphological Summary
Monotypic genus in subfamily Arecoideae containing the world's most economically and culturally important palm: the coconut (Cocos nucifera). Its fruits, coconuts, are consumed throughout the tropical world.
Distribution Pantropical; probably native to the Pacific or Southeast Asia; now cultivated on all tropical coasts worldwide.
Conservation Least Concern; however, some traditional varieties are threatened by diseases such as Lethal Yellowing and monocultures lacking genetic diversity.
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Cocos nucifera
Coconut Palm
Specimen ID RN-CONU-00001
Origin Pantropical (origen probable Asia-Pacífico)
Type Tropical Palm