| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Clade | Tracheophytes |
| Clade | Angiosperms |
| Clade | Monocots |
| Clade | Commelinids |
| Order | Arecales |
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Subfamily | Arecoideae |
| Tribe | Cocoseae |
| Sub tribe | Attaleinae |
| Genus | CocosL. |
| Species | C. nucifera |
| Binomial name | Cocos nucifera |
The Coconut Tree (Cocos nucifera) is often called the "Tree of Life" and holds a special place in the culture, economy,
and landscape of Kerala. It is so closely associated with the state that the name Kerala itself is believed to be derived
from “Kera,” the Malayalam word for coconut.
Coconut trees grow abundantly along Kerala's coast and are valued for every part — the fruit provides coconut water, oil,
and milk, the leaves are used for thatching and weaving, and the trunk is used as timber. The tree plays a major role in
traditional Kerala cuisine, festivals, and livelihood, especially for farmers and artisans.
Coconut farming is a major agricultural activity in Kerala, and the state is one of the leading producers of coconuts in India.
Truly, the coconut tree is a symbol of Kerala’s natural wealth and cultural heritage.