Kokoona littoralis explained

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

Description

Kokoona littoralis grows up to 27m (89feet) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to . Its scaly to smooth bark is brown to grey. The leathery leaves measure up to 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 .

Varieties

The following varieties are recognised:

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