High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Beccariophoenix is a genus of 3 species of Arecaceae (palms), native to Madagascar. The genus is closely related to the Cocos, or coconut genus, and Beccariophoenix species, notably Beccariophoenix alfredii are very similar in appearance to the coconut palm, although they are somewhat cold hardy, making them a good look-alike for the coconut in cooler climates. They are hardy down to about 27°F (-3°C).