(Annonaceae) Uvaria littoralis (Blume) Blume

Local name(s): (Kheua phi pouane Nhay)

Medicinal use(s): used as a health tonic

Part(s) used: the vine (stem)

Field Characters: Woody vince up to 10-15 m above ground. Leaves alternate, simple, entire. Flowers yellow, ovary superior.

Locality: Bolikhamxay Province, Bolikhamxay District, Piang Village.

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Collector(s): S. Bouamanivong

Collection number(s): Laos_750 (Bouamanivong 750)

Collection Date: May 31, 2005

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Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA under accession no. 2282983.

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Plants of the World onlineFlora of China Vol. 19 Page 674, 676GBIF | Global Biodiversity Information FacilityUseful Tropical Plants: Uvaria littoralis

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