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词条 Kokoona zeylanica
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  1. Description

  2. Uses

  3. References

{{Speciesbox
|image = Kokoona zeylanica Govindoo.jpg
|genus = Kokoona
|species = zeylanica
|authority = Thwaites
}}Kokoona zeylanica, known in Sinhala as කොකුන් - (Kokun) is a species of plant in the Celastraceae family. 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

1. ^Kokoona zeylanica in BoDD – Botanical Dermatology Database
2. ^{{cite news |first= S.|last= Duraisamy |authorlink= |coauthors= |title= Man feels the pinch for ‘kokum’ bark offence|url= http://www.dailynews.lk/2008/07/28/news15.asp|work= Daily News |publisher= |date=28 July 2008 |accessdate=28 July 2008}}
3. ^{{cite web |url=http://genebank.rda.go.kr/asiamediplants/home/doc3_1_view.asp?seqno=962 |title=Kokoona zeylanica |accessdate=28 July 2008 |author= |last= |first= |authorlink= |coauthors= |date= |year= |month= |format= |work=Asia Medicinal Plants Database |publisher= National Agrobiodiversity Centre|pages= |language= |doi= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= }}
4. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.environmentlanka.com/biodiv/iucn_plant_list.htm |title=List of Threatened Plants according to IUCN Red Data Book (1999) |accessdate=28 July 2008 |author= |last= Rajathewa |first= R A M P |authorlink= |coauthors= |date= |year= |month= |work= |publisher= Environment Sri Lanka|pages= |language= |doi= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= }}
5. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.bioversityinternational.com/Publications/Pdf/944.pdf |title=Inventory, documentation and status of medicinal plants research in Sri Lanka |accessdate=28 July 2008 |author= |last= Wijesundara |first= D S A |authorlink= |coauthors= |date= |year= |month= |format= |work=Medicinal Plants Research in Asia |publisher= International Plant Genetic Resources Institute|pages= |language= |doi= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= }}
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2 : Flora of Sri Lanka|Kokoona

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