(Cannabaceae) Celtis tetrandra Roxb.

Local name(s): (mak hat (kew))

Medicinal use(s): to treat leukorrhea.

Part(s) used: stem

Field Characters: A tree growing 8-10 m tall; small leaves, hairy, small round.

Locality: Vientiane Province, Hinheup District

Habitat: Forests

Altitude: m asl 

Collector(s): B. Southavong

Collection number(s): Southavong 0121

Collection Date: May 9, 1999

Additional information:  

Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA under accession no. 2334764.

Synonyms, images, taxonomic description: 


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Useful references:


Samadd MA, Hossain MJ, Zahan MS, Islam MM, Rashid MA. A comprehensive account on ethnobotany, phytochemistry and pharmacological insights of genus Celtis. Heliyon 2024, 10(9):e29707. DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29707

Seephonkai P, Ishikawa R, Arai MA. New Flavanol Dimers from the Bark of Celtis tetrandra and Their TRAIL Resistance-Overcoming Activity. Natural Product Communications 2018, 13(4):427-430. DOI:10.1177/1934578X1801300412