(Capparaceae) Capparis membranifolia Kurz

Local name(s): (Chac chan)

Medicinal use(s): to treat pain

Part(s) used: stem; twigs

Field Characters: Shrub, 2 m high. Leaves alternate.

Locality: Vientiane Province, Meuang Pheuang District, Nathong Village.

Habitat: 

Altitude:  m asl. 

Collector(s): M. Vanthanouvong

Collection number(s): LAOS_709

Collection Date: May 25, 2005

Additional information:  

Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA under accession no. 2283096.

Synonyms, images, taxonomic description: 


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Medicinal properties:


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