spathe coconut

1. What is coconut spathe?
2. What is coconut inflorescence?
3. What are the useful parts of coconut tree?
4. What are the parts of a coconut tree?

What is coconut spathe?

Coconut spathe, the covering of the coconut inflorescence, is an under-exploited material with considerable potential in this respect.

What is coconut inflorescence?

The coconut inflorescence is enclosed in a double sheath or spathe, the whole structure known as a 'spadix' which is borne singly in the axil of each leaf. The palm is monoecious, i.e. its inflorescence carries both male and female flowers. ... A female flower remains receptive from 1 to 3 days.

What are the useful parts of coconut tree?

10 Uses of Coconut Trees

• The Flesh: Food, Milk, and Flour. A coconut with its shell opened. ...
• The Water: A Healthy, Refreshing Drink. ...
• The Oil: For Cooking, Skin, and Hair. ...
• The Shells: To Steam Food and Craft With. ...
• The Husks: A Natural Scrubber and Craft Material.
• The Husks: Ropes. ...
• Tree Leaves: Thatching. ...
• The Sticks: Brooms.

What are the parts of a coconut tree?

9 parts of the coconut tree used in Seychelles

• The husk.
• The shell.
• The flesh.
• The water.
• The leaves.
• The heart.
• Spathe and inflorescence.
• The trunk.