(Anacardiaceae) Lannea coromandelica (Houtt.) Merr.

Local name(s): 

Medicinal use(s): treat dermatological disorders

Part(s) used: stem bark

Field Characters: Big tree of 10-15 m high, leaves compound, bark thick, fruits in bunches. 

Locality: Champasak Province, Champasak District, Khanyeng Village.

Habitat: grows along rice field side.

Altitude:  m asl. 

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

Collection number(s): LAOS_795

Collection Date: June 6, 2005

Additional information:  

Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA, under accession no. 2282828.

Project:  ICBG

Taxonomic information:  


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