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
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
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
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
- ^ 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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