Location of Coconut Palm Trees

Coconut palm is found in tropical climates.

Coconut palms are members of the Arecaceae family of trees. The fruit of the coconut palm (coconut) is sometimes used for human consumption. These trees are primarily found in tropical climates.

United States

Coconut palms thrive in Southern Florida, Hawaii and the US territories of Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. They are also sometimes found in some southern parts of Texas and Central Florida -- at the ends of their preferred climate zones.

Middle East

Coconut palms are found in the country of Oman. With the aid of irrigation, they are also grown in parts of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

India

The southern Indian states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andrha Pradesh account for most of the country's coconut palm production. Kerala is the largest coconut-producing Indian state.

Africa

Coconut palms are found in the frost-free areas of Africa, such as Southern Africa and Eastern Africa. Cape Town in South Africa boasts beaches lined with coconut palms.

Central and South America

Abundant amounts of coconut palms are found north of 27 degrees south latitude. This includes the northern tip of South America and many Central American countries.

References

• Blue Planet Biomes: Coconut Tree
• India Study Channel: The land of Coconut Palms , Beaches and Back Waters
• University of Florida: The Coconut Palm in Florida