(Apocynaceae) Toxocarpus villosus (Blume) Decne.

Local name(s): 

Medicinal use(s): treat cases of hemoglobinuria (blood in urine)

Part(s) used: vine

Field Characters: Climber with white, milky latex. Leaves opposite, elliptic. Leaf size 6 cm long and 4 cm large.

Locality: Laos, Xayabouly Province, Xayabouly District, Tha Deua Village.

Habitat: 

Altitude: m asl 

Collector(s): M. Sensavang

Collection number(s): LAOS 427

Collection Date: April 25, 2002

Additional information:  

Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA under accession no. 2246545.

Synonyms, images, taxonomic description: 

Plants of the World onlineFlora of China Vol. 16 Page 198GBIF | Global Biodiversity Information FacilityPharmacognosy: Toxocarpus villosus

Medicinal properties:


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