(Anacardiaceae) Buchanania siamensis Miq.

Local name(s): 

Medicinal use(s): treat gastrointestinal disorders; also cases of infection.

Part(s) used: stem bark

Field Characters: Medium-sized tree, up to 5 m high. Leaves simple, alternate.

Locality: Champasak Province, Champasak District, Khanyeng Village.

Habitat: 

Altitude:  m asl.

Collector(s): S. Bouamanivong, K. Phapkaysone, O. Keokongtone

Collection number(s): LAOS_787

Collection Date: June 6, 2005

Additional information:  

Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA under accession no. 2282836.

Project:  ICBG

Taxonomic information:  


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Medicinal properties:


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