(Begoniaceae) Begonia aff. integrifolia Dalzell

Local name(s): (Bua sa vahn; Bua kok)

Medicinal use(s): to treat cough.

Part(s) used: whole plant.

Field Characters: Small shrub. Oblong, cordate leaves grow from the stem base. Stipules. Flowers small, white with pinkish tips, yellow at center. Coarse pubescence on stem and leaves. Fruits with three wings. 

Locality: Bolikhamxay Province, Paksan District, Ban Nong Bua.

Habitat: 

Altitude: 205 m asl. 

Collector(s): A. Libman, S. Bouamanivong, K. Kunsawanh

Collection number(s): LAOS_482

Collection Date: July 8, 2003

Additional information:  

Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA, under accession no. 2332353.

Project:  ICBG

Synonyms, images, taxonomic description: 


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Medicinal properties:


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