The coconut tree ( coconut spathe ) belongs to the Palm Family. These are long flowering trees, and the most common tree found in India and South Asian Countries. They are also one of the most used; every part of the tree is used in one way or another. They are widely used in cooking, construction, and for their by-products.
 
Botanical Name : Cocos nucifera
Family                   : Arecaceae
Origin                    : India and Southeast Asia
 
English                  - Coconut
Hindi                     - Naariyal
Tamil                     - Thengai
Kannada               - Tengina Kayi
Malayalam            - Nalikeram