(Capparaceae) Capparis micracantha DC.

Local name(s): (Saysoo torn)

Medicinal use(s): treat tonsilitis

Part(s) used: stem

Field Characters: Woody vine growing to 10 m above ground; leaves dark green.

Locality: Vientiane Municipality, Hatsayphong District,  Khaydaeng Village.

Habitat: Evergreen forest.

Altitude:  m asl 

Collector(s): M. Xayvue 

Collection number(s): Xayvue 0148

Collection Date: May 15, 1999

Additional information:  

Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA under accession no. 2328285.
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Local name(s): (Xi Xou Ton)

Medicinal use(s): treat chronic fever (when the body feeling constantly hot)

Part(s) used: stem wood

Field Characters: 

Locality: Saravanh Province, Saravanh District, Ban Ka Xa.

Habitat: 

Altitude:  490 m asl. 

Collector(s): K. Sydara 

Collection number(s): LAOS_038 (= Sydara 038)

Collection Date: September 27, 1999

Additional information:  

Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA under accession no. 2222115.
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Local name(s): 

Medicinal use(s): treat liver disorders

Part(s) used: stem 

Field Characters: Tree 5-8 m high. Leaves simple, green. Bark thorny.

Locality: Savannakhet Province, Khanthabouly District, Ban Na Teuy.

Habitat: 

Altitude:  560 m asl. 

Collector(s): O. Souliya 

Collection number(s): LAOS_347 (= Souliya 347)

Collection Date: March 10, 2002

Additional information:  

Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA under accession no. 2245931.

Synonyms, images, taxonomic description: 


JSTOR Global Plants: Capparis micracanthaFlora of China Vol. 7 Page 436, 440GBIF | Global Biodiversity Information Facility

Medicinal properties:


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