Kokoona reflexa

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

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]