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The single largest Lodoicea seed found to date was one weighing 25 kg (55 lbs). [7] Coconut Cocos nucifera: Palm family (Arecaceae or Palmae) 6 inches 15 cm The Andaman Giant Coconut can have a weight of about 8 lbs (3.6 kg). [8] Mora [9] or "Mangle Neto" Mora oleifera or Mora megistosperma: Senna family (Caesalpinaceae) 7 in by 6 in by 3 in
The mature seeds weighing up to 17.6 kg (29 lbs) are the world's heaviest [21] [7] [22] The seed upon germinating, produces the longest known cotyledon, up to four meters (13 feet). [23] and on occasion as long as ten meters (33 feet). [24] It is the slowest growing of all large trees, [25] although some small to medium-sized desert trees are ...
Countries by coconut production in 2020. This is a list of countries by coconut production from the years 2017 to 2022, based on data from the Food and Agriculture Organization Corporate Statistical Database. [1] The estimated total world production of coconuts in 2022 was 62,409,431 metric tonnes, down 0.6% from 62,791,068 tonnes in 2021. [1]
Coconut is the partially edible seed of the fruit of the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera). [37] Coir is a coarse, water-resistant fiber extracted from the outer shell of coconuts, used in doormats, brushes, mattresses, and ropes. [38] Some indigenous groups living in palm-rich areas use palms to make many of their necessary items and food.
Production of some products is highly concentrated in a few countries, China, the leading producer of wheat and ramie in 2013, produces 95% of the world's ramie fiber but only 17% of the world's wheat. Products with more evenly distributed production see more frequent changes in the ranking of the top producers.
The scientific name of the coconut is Cocos nucifera. Sri Lanka there are three varieties, tall variety, dwarf variety and King coconut variety. [1] According to figures published in December 2018 by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, it is the world's fourth largest producer of coconuts, producing 2,623,000 tonnes in ...
The auction ends on Thursday at 8:17 p.m. ET, according to the eBay listing. Banana sold for four times expected value. On Nov. 20, A single banana duct-taped to a wall sold for around $6.2 ...
Coconut production contributes to the national economy of Thailand. According to figures published in December 2009 by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations , it is the world's sixth largest producer of coconuts, producing 1,721,640 tonnes in 2009. [ 1 ]