• It is one of the most important plants having high economic importance,
• Every part of this plant is useful in one way or the other as an article of food, drink, oil, fibres, etc.
• Coconut water, which is the liquid endosperm, is a nutritious refreshing drink.
• Leaves are commonly used for thatching and for making baskets and hats.
• Coir, which is the fibrous mesocarp is used for making string ropes.

It is also called as "Tree of Heaven" or "Kalpavriksha" because of its immense economic value.

• It is a tall palm with leaves forming a crown on the top.
• The leaves are very large, pinnate and somewhat linear.
• It flowers all the year round with small and separate male and female flowers.
• Cocos nucifera L.