(Annonaceae) Fissistigma thorelii (Pierre ex Finet & Gagnep.) Merr.

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Medicinal use(s): treat nervous system disorders

Part(s) used: liana

Field Characters: Big liana. Leaves alternate, 20cm long, rough or clothed with hard hair. Flowers yellow with four petals. Drupe globose.

Locality: Phongsaly Province, Phongsaly District, Lack Hock Village, Mouang Chau.

Habitat: 

Altitude: 1208 m asl. 

Collector(s): M. Vanthanouvong

Collection number(s): LAOS_175 (= Vanthanouvong 175)

Collection Date: January 15, 2001

Additional information:  

Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA, under accession no. 2245778.

Project:  ICBG

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