(Capparaceae) Crateva magna (Lour.) DC.

Local name(s): (kohk pak koum)

Medicinal use(s): Used to treat headache and nervousness.

Part(s) used: stem

Field Characters: Medium sized tree, trifoliate leaves, alternate.

Locality: Oudomxai Province, Beng District; Chan Tai Village

Habitat: 

Altitude: 469 m asl 

Collector(s): A. Libman, V. Somsamut, M. Xaiveu

Collection number(s): LAOS 451

Collection Date: June 14, 2003

Additional information:  

Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA under accession no. 2252566.

Synonyms, images, taxonomic description: 

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Medicinal properties:


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