Kokoona littoralis

Kokoona littoralis
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1) [1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Celastrales
Family:	Celastraceae
Genus:	Kokoona
Species:	K. littoralis
Binomial name
Kokoona littoralis M.A.Lawson [2]
Synonyms [2]
Lophopetalum littorale (M.A.Lawson) Ridl. Solenospermum littorale (M.A.Lawson) Loes.

Kokoona littoralis is a tree in the family Celastraceae. The specific epithet littoralis means 'of the seashore'. ^[3]

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. ^[3]

Distribution and habitat

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

Varieties

The following varieties are recognised: ^{[2] [3]}

• Kokoona littoralis var. bakoensisKochummen – Borneo (Bako National Park in Sarawak)
• Kokoona littoralis var. littoralis – Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra and Borneo
• Kokoona littoralis var. longifoliaKochummen – Borneo (Sarawak)

References

1. Oldfield, S. (2021). "Kokoona littoralis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2021 e.T62392A67739626. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
2. "Kokoona littoralis". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 7 May 2024.
3. 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. 125, 127. ISBN   983-9592-34-3.