The origins of this plant are the subject to some
debate, it is native to the Southeast Asian peninsula while others claim its
origin is in northwestern South America. Fossil records from New Zealand
indicate that small coconut-like plants grew there as far back 15 million years
ago. Since its fruit is light and buoyant the plant is readily spread by marine
currents which can carry coconuts significant distances. The Coconut palm
thrives on sandy, saline soils in areas with abundant sunlight and regular
rainfall. In the Hawaiian Islands, the coconut is regarded as Polynesian,
brought to the Islands by early Polynesian voyagers from their homelands in the
South Pacific.
The wood is generally consistent in color.
The coconut is a dry fruit. The husk is fibrous, almost wood-like in it
qualities. Many products are produced from the Palm wood as well as coconut
husk.
For additional information refer to the following links.
The
Cocoa-nut
Worldly Treasures carries a variety of coconut and
palm wood necklaces, bracelets and other items made in the south pacific.
Please take a look at our catalog and
browse through the different categories and you will find several that
incorporate coconut and palm wood as part of their materials.
