Kokoona reflexa is a tree in the family Celastraceae. The specific epithet reflexa means 'recurved', referring to the tip of the leaf.[2]

Kokoona reflexa
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Celastrales
Family: Celastraceae
Genus: Kokoona
Species:
K. reflexa
Binomial name
Kokoona reflexa
Synonyms[1]
  • Lophopetalum reflexum M.A.Lawson
  • Hippocratea maingayi M.A.Lawson

Description

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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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ a b "Kokoona reflexa (M.A.Lawson) Ding Hou". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ a b Ken Fern. "Kokoona reflexa". Useful Tropical Plants Database. Retrieved 3 July 2024.