Coconut (Cocos nucifera) is grown by more than 11 million farmers, mostly smallholders with low incomes, in more than 90 countries. Aptly called the ‘Tree of Life’, all of its parts are useful, providing food, drink, medicine, fuel, shelter and income. Coconut is an integral part of the social, cultural and religious traditions of people in many parts of the world. Map of COGENT member countries Click on map to enlarge. Mouseover country to see the coconut production area.