Kokoona zeylanica
| Kokoona zeylanica | |
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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. zeylanica
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| Binomial name | |
| Kokoona zeylanica Thwaites
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Kokoona zeylanica, known in Sinhala as කොකුන් - (Kokun) is a species of plant in the family Celastraceae. The genus is classified in the family Hippocrateaceae by some authorities.[1]
It is endemic to Sri Lanka. It is extant at Adam's Peak[2] and at Kanneliya.[3]
The species has been listed by the IUCN as threatened.[4]
Description
The kokun is a large tree with a rough grey bark. It flowers from March to May.[3]
Uses
The kokun is regarded as a medicinal plant traditionally used in a number of conditions.[3][5] The seed oil from this plant is effective as a leech repellent.[1][3]
The inner bark has been used by jewellers as a polish.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Kokoona zeylanica in BoDD – Botanical Dermatology Database
- ^ Duraisamy, S. (28 July 2008). "Man feels the pinch for 'kokum' bark offence". Daily News. Archived from the original on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 28 July 2008.
- ^ a b c d "Kokoona zeylanica". Asia Medicinal Plants Database. National Agrobiodiversity Centre. Retrieved 28 July 2008.
- ^ Rajathewa, R A M P. "List of Threatened Plants according to IUCN Red Data Book (1999)". Environment Sri Lanka. Retrieved 28 July 2008.
- ^ Wijesundara, D S A. "Inventory, documentation and status of medicinal plants research in Sri Lanka" (PDF). Medicinal Plants Research in Asia. International Plant Genetic Resources Institute. Retrieved 28 July 2008.[permanent dead link]
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