Celastraceae FAMILY
Kokoona zeylanica
Kokoona zeylanica
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
2/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Kokoona zeylanica is a very large tree[ 146 Title A Manual of Indian Timbers. Publication Author Gamble. J. S. Publisher Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh Year 1972 ISBN - Description First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader. ]. The tree is harvested from the wild for its oil, wood and medicinal applications.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeE. Asia - southern India, Sri Lanka.
HabitatForests in moist regions at elevations from sea level to 1,200 metres[ 146 Title A Manual of Indian Timbers. Publication Author Gamble. J. S. Publisher Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh Year 1972 ISBN - Description First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader. ].