Lodoicea maldivica

Common names

Coco-de-Mer, Double Coconut.

Curiosities

This fantastic palm produces the biggest seed in the entire plant kingdom, a single one weights 18 kilos. Its shape is really thought provoking.

Origin

Seychelles Islands in the Indian Ocean.

Habitat

Morphology

A very tall trunk, but not especially thick. Very big, fan-shaped, costapalmate leaves. Flower between the base of leaves. A very big fruit that takes 5 years to ripe.

Climate

Moist tropical.

Germination

Seeds take over one year to germinate.

Growing

Seeds are difficult to obtain and very expensive. Must be planted directly in its final place, since produces a very deep root.