(Acanthaceae) Justicia sp. 1

Local name(s): 

Medicinal use(s): to treat liver disorder

Part(s) used: stem

Field Characters: Shrub 2 m high, leaves simple, three leaves per node, margin serrate. Flower shade of blue, fruit 3 lobed.

Locality: Xieng Khouang Province, Kham District, Tha Village.

Habitat: 

Altitude:  m asl. 

Collector(s): K. Sydara

Collection number(s): LAOS_852 (= KS 852)

Collection Date: October 25, 2006

Additional information:  

Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA under accession no. 2285074.

Project:  ICBG

Synonyms, images, taxonomic description: 


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