Kokoona reflexa
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Celastrales |
| Family: | Celastraceae |
| Genus: | Kokoona |
| Species: | K. reflexa
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Kokoona reflexa is a tree in the family Celastraceae. The specific epithet reflexa means 'recurved', referring to the tip of the leaf.[2]
Description
[edit]Kokoona reflexa grows up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 150 cm (60 in). The trunk features buttresses. The brown-grey bark is smooth, becoming scaly. The leaves are lanceolate to elliptic and measure up to 11 cm (4 in) long. The flowers are yellow-green.[2]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Kokoona reflexa is native to Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo and Sumatra.[2] Its habitat is in mixed dipterocarp forests,[2] in hilly areas and along rivers.[3]
Uses
[edit]Kokoona reflexa is harvested for its timber and its bark. The durable timber is used in both outdoor and heavy furniture construction. The bark is used as kindling and provides a readily flammable oil.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Kokoona reflexa (M.A.Lawson) Ding Hou". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ a b c d Kochummen, K.M. (1995). "Kokoona Thwaites". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K.M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 128–129. ISBN 983-9592-34-3.
- ^ a b Ken Fern. "Kokoona reflexa". Useful Tropical Plants Database. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
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