The coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) is native to tropical coastal areas worldwide. Parts of the plant can be used for various purposes, so that it has been widely cultivated. Coconuts are still harvested manually, even though in some areas monkeys have been trained to do the work.

Keywords

coastal vegetation, palm, people, plant, rural life, Zonobiome II

Created

Friday 20 February 2004 by Martin Mergili in Asia / Sri Lanka (3135 visits)