(Combretaceae) Quisqualis indica L.

Local name(s): (Khua ka deng)

Medicinal use(s): to treat beast cancer.

Part(s) used: stem.

Field Characters: 

Locality: Bolikhamxay Province, Paksan Disrict, Keng sa dok Village.

Habitat: 

Altitude:  m asl. 

Collector(s): S. Bouamanivong

Collection number(s): Bouamanivong 10

Collection Date: August 24, 1999

Additional information:  

Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA, under accession no. 2222144.

Project:  GLXO-ICBG

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Local name(s): (Khua dock deng)

Medicinal use(s): to treat a case of nervousness (CNSdisorders).

Part(s) used: the vine (= stem).

Field Characters: A woody vine, 2-7 m. long. Leaves opposite, petiolate. 

Locality: Sekong Province, Thateng District, Ban Thonnoy.

Habitat: 

Altitude:  530 m asl. 

Collector(s): O. Souliya

Collection number(s): LAOS_603

Collection Date: March 6, 2004

Additional information:  

Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA, under accession no. 2331872.

Project:  GLXO-ICBG

Synonyms, images, taxonomic description: 


Plants of the World onlineFlora of China Vol. 13 Page 315, 316GBIF | Global Biodiversity Information FacilityPham Hoang Ho - Cayco Vietnam vol 2, p. 111, plant #4380

Medicinal properties:



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