(Acanthaceae) Barleria cristata L.

Local name(s): 

Medicinal use(s): treat gastrointestinal disorders

Part(s) used: stem

Field Characters: Herb 2 m high, stem node with white hairs, leaves simple, opposite. Flower corolla violet.

Locality: Xiang Khouang Province, Paek District.

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Collector(s): K. Sydara, O. Souliya 

Collection number(s): LAOS_859

Collection Date: November 10, 2006

Additional information:  

Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA, under accession no. 2285057.

Project:  ICBG

Synonyms, images, taxonomic description: 

Plants of the World onlineFlora of China Vol. 19 Page 468, 469GBIF | Global Biodiversity Information Facility

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