(Annonaceae) Annona squamosa L.

Local name(s): (kohk mak khiep)

Medicinal use(s): to treat malaria.

Part(s) used: stem

Field Characters: Medium sized tree 4-5m. Compound leaves, imparapinnate, leaflets at base of petiole look opposite, but are more distinctly alternate toward head of leaf. Pine-like odor. Fruit mak kiep, custard apple. Grows in gardens, fruits 3 times per year.

Locality: Oudomaxi Province, Beng District; Chan Tai Village

Habitat: 

Altitude: 469 m asl 

Collector(s): A. Libman, V. Somsamut, M. Xayveu

Collection number(s): LAOS 454

Collection Date: June 14, 2003

Additional information:  

Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA under accession no. 2252569.

Project:  ICBG

Taxonomic information:  

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Medicinal properties:


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