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Coconut Palms and Their Global Spread in Early 20th Century
The article traces the coconut palm’s origins and spread from Asia to the Americas, noting De Candolle’s debate on American versus Asiatic origins. It covers historical sightings by Dampier and Vancouver, cultivation in Latin America, and current production in the Americas, with figures on global area, palm counts, and product forms like copra and oil. It highlights coconut’s economic importance in Mexico, Central America, the West Indies, and South America, and discusses currents and transport factors affecting distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumatra
Java
Pacific
Central America
Ceylon
Afrime
Brasil
Venesusle
West Indies
Ag de Martius
Fartiereborws
Mexico
Colotbis
Ecuador
Adoxk
Ithmus
Panama
Mosquito Coast
Weberwein
Africa
Ocean
Guatemala
Nicaragua
Honduras
San Salvador
Costa Hica
Colombia
Guayaquil
Venezuela
Guiana
Cuba
Santo Pemingo
Halt
Bahamas
Jamaica
Trinidad
Florida
Pacific America
San Francisco
Hawaiian Islands
Orient
Haaail
de Candolle
America
Ana
Gulf of Panama
Thie
Asistir Islands
Asia
Aste Pousiens
Paly
Telande
Philippines
Europe
Theer
Indian
China
de Candolie
Bay of Panama
Cotba
Colbita
Searon
Montucea
Ladrones
Chirtaol
Pansat
Ponta Wuriea
Golfo Dales
Costa Fica
Soldier Vale
Hood
Vancouver
United States
Equator
India
Nea
Americas
Hensi