• Source: Kokoona littoralis

Kokoona littoralis is a tree in the family Celastraceae. The specific epithet littoralis means 'of the seashore'.




Description


Kokoona littoralis grows up to 27 metres (90 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 in). Its scaly to smooth bark is brown to grey. The leathery leaves measure up to 20 cm (8 in) long. The flowers are yellow.




Distribution and habitat


Kokoona littoralis is native to Myanmar, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is in dipterocarp, heath and submontane forests, to elevations of 1,000 m (3,300 ft).




Varieties


The following varieties are recognised:

Kokoona littoralis var. bakoensis Kochummen – Borneo (Bako National Park in Sarawak)
Kokoona littoralis var. littoralis – Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra and Borneo
Kokoona littoralis var. longifolia Kochummen – Borneo (Sarawak)




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Kokoona littoralis
• Kokoona
• List of IUCN Red List Vulnerable plants
• List of common trees and shrubs of Sri Lanka