(Annonaceae) Uvaria dac Pierre ex Finet & Gagnep.

Local name(s): 

Medicinal use(s): to treat arthritis (rheumatism)

Part(s) used: the vine

Field Characters: Vine 3-4 m long. Leaves simple, alternate. Flower and fruit not found.

Locality: Savannakhet Province, Phin District, Domg Phou Vieng Conservation area.

Habitat: 

Altitude: 1135 m asl. 

Collector(s): M. Xayvue, B. Southavong 

Collection number(s): LAOS_571

Collection Date: February 26, 2004

Additional information:  

Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA, under accession no. 2333833.

Project:  ICBG

Synonyms, images, taxonomic description: 


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