Mallotus kongkandae is a new species in section Rottlera. Typical are the ovate leaves, greenish glandular scales when dry, thick-walled fruits, and the seemingly caducous columella. The plant is endemic to northern Thailand.

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van Welzen, P. C., & Phattarahirankanok, K. (2001). Mallotus kongkandae (Euphorbiaceae), a new species from Thailand. Blumea: Biodiversity, Evolution and Biogeography of Plants, 46(1), 67–69.