Endemic Indigenous Polynesian
Introduced Introduced *endangered
species
Keawe Whole
Plant Fruits Leaves
The Coconut tree can
be found by Keawe gym.
Coconut trees are usually
found in coastal areas near beaches. They grow at a minimum
of 27-30oC and in a humid climate.
Trunk, husk, and shells,
leaves and fronds were made into food containers, hula
drums, fans, children's toys, rods, and other tools. Rope
was made out of coconut husk fibers. This plant is Polynesian
introduced.
This website shows information
on the different parts of the coconut tree and pictures
of each part of the tree. Canoe
Plants of Ancient Hawaii: NIU This website shows information
on the fruit, nectar, and propagation of the coconut tree. The
Coconut Tree- Staff of Life This website shows a legend
about the coconut tree and a picture of the coconut tree.
Coconut Project.
J. Elfick, Web Manager. 15 October 2002. School Agriculture
Projects for the Tropics. 12 March 2003 <http://www.uq.edu.au/_School_Science_Lessons/CoconProj.html> Coconuts: The Tree
of Life in the Pacific. Katand Dingo, Web Manager.
Hawaii School Reports. 5 March 2003 <http://www.hawaiischoolreports.com/food/coconut.htm> Coconut Tree.
Elisabeth Benders-Hyde, Web Manager. Blue Planet Biomes.
9 March 2003 <http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/coconut.htm> Niu. Lynton
Dove White, Web Manager. Hawaiian Independence. 3 March
2003 <http://www.hawaii-nation.org/canoe/niu.html> Scott, Susan. Plants
and Animals of Hawaii. United States of America:
Bess Press, 1991. Sohmer, S.H., and R.
Gustafson. Plants and Flowers of Hawaii.
North America: University of Hawaii Press, 1953.
Coconut
Niu
Cocos nucifera
Reproduction:
Cultivation:
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