| Kokoona littoralis | |
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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. littoralis
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| Binomial name | |
| Kokoona littoralis | |
| Synonyms [2] | |
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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. 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
- ^ a b Oldfield, S. (2021). "Kokoona littoralis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T62392A67739626. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ a b c "Kokoona littoralis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 7 May 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. 125, 127. ISBN 983-9592-34-3.
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| Kokoona littoralis | |
|---|---|
|
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 | |
| Synonyms [2] | |
| |
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. 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
- ^ a b Oldfield, S. (2021). "Kokoona littoralis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T62392A67739626. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ a b c "Kokoona littoralis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 7 May 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. 125, 127. ISBN 983-9592-34-3.
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