Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Kochummen
                
                
                    
Source:
ksu
                
                
                    
Year:
1994
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Sandakania 5: 51 (1994)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356495
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Kokoona leucoclada
- White-flowered Kokoona
- White Flowered Kokoona
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Kokoona leucoclada (also called Kokoona leucoclada, 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 leucoclada is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its attractive foliage and small, white flowers make it a popular choice for borders, containers, and rock gardens.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Kokoona leucoclada 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 leucoclada 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 leucoclada
                        
                            Kokoona leucoclada is native to the Caribbean, from Cuba and the Bahamas south to Trinidad and Tobago.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Kokoona leucoclada FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Kokoona leucoclada?
Kokoona leucoclada
What is the common name of Kokoona leucoclada?
White-cladded Kokoona
What is the natural habitat of Kokoona leucoclada?
Salt marshes, dunes, and sandy beaches
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,