Status:
valid
Authors:
Kochummen
Source:
ksu
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Sandakania 5: 55 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356520
Common Names
- Kokoona sabahana
- Sabahan Kokoona
- Sabah Kokoona
Description
Kokoona sabahana (also called Kokoona sabahana, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of the world. It has small, leathery leaves and grows in wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Kokoona sabahana is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Kokoona sabahana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, dark green with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kokoona sabahana is a perennial, rhizomatous herb that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers moist, acidic soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Where to Find Kokoona sabahana
Kokoona sabahana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, India, and Sri Lanka.
Kokoona sabahana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kokoona sabahana?
Kokoona sabahana
What is the common name of Kokoona sabahana?
Sabahana Kokoona
What is the natural habitat of Kokoona sabahana?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Kokoona genus
Kokoona coriacea,
Kokoona filiformis,
Kokoona leucoclada,
Kokoona littoralis,
Kokoona ochracea,
Kokoona ovatolanceolata,
Kokoona reflexa,
Kokoona sabahana,
Kokoona zeylanica,
Kokoona sessilis,
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus,
Allocassine laurifolia,
Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,