Tall annulate palm , thickened base . Leaves pinnatisect ; leaflet numerous , linear - lanceolate ; petioles very stout . Spadix interfliar , simple panicled , with flexuous branched ; branches bear scattered female flowers , often between 2 male flowers towards their bases and male only above male flower small sepals ; 3 petals . Female flowers large ovoid sepals 3 ; petals 3 . Fruit ovoid , 1 seeded drupe .

English - Coconut

Hindi - Nariyal

Malayalam - Thengu

Tamil - Tenkai

Kannada - Tengu

* Tender coconut helps to prevent urinary tract infections .

* Infusion of young roots used as gargle for sore throat .

* Bark and stem ash is used for scabies and tooth ache .

* Ripe fruit kernal is excellent for the expulsion of worms .

* Infusion of flowers mixed with honey is good for respiratory problems .