(Caprifoliaceae) Sambucus javanica Reinw. ex Blume

Local name(s): 

Medicinal use(s): to treat cardiovascular disorders (undefined)

Part(s) used: stem wood.

Field Characters: 

Locality: Phongsaly Province, Phongsaly District, Jorm Muong Village (Pho Far).

Habitat: 

Altitude: 1,463 m asl. 

Collector(s): M. Vanthanouvong

Collection number(s): LAOS_179

Collection Date: January 15, 2001

Additional information:  

Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, US, under accession no. 2245783.

Project:  ICBG

Synonyms, images, taxonomic description: 


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