Question: To which family does coconut belong?
Options:
(a) Arecaceae (1)
(b) Umbelliferae (2)
(c) Myrtaceae (3)
(d) Rutaceae (4)
Coconut, scientifically known as Cocos nucifera, belongs to the Arecaceae family. This family is also commonly known as the palm family and includes a diverse range of trees, shrubs, and vines characterized by their unbranched stems and large, evergreen leaves.
📌Other Options Explanations:
(b) Umbelliferae (Apiaceae): This family includes plants like carrots, parsley, and dill, which are characterized by their umbrella-like flower clusters.
(c) Myrtaceae: This family includes plants like eucalyptus, clove, and guava, known for their aromatic leaves and fruits.
(d) Rutaceae: This family includes citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes, known for their characteristic aroma and acidic fruits.
🛑 Additional Information:::
Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) is a monocotyledonous palm belonging to the family Arecaceae.
It has only a single species 'nucifera' in the genus Cocos, with the chromosome number of 2n=32.
The palms have a robust, cylindrical, erect stem with a single growing point from where the successive leaf production takes place producing a terminal crown.
Palms can grow up to 20-30 meters in ta II varieties and 10-15 meters in dwarf varieties.
Leaves are pinnate and are called 'fronds', which are generally 4 to 6 m in length and 1.5 to 2 m in width.