(Theaceae) Polyspora intricata (Gagnep.) Orel, Peter G.Wilson, Curry & Luu

Local name(s): ຕົ້ນເດືອຍໄກ່ (Ton deua kai)

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Field Characters: Tree, leaves alternate, fruits green, conical, surrounded by cuplike brown sepals 

Locality: Khammuan Province, Gnommalat District, Phu Ak Mountain, forest along road. 

Habitat: Secondary forest along road at the eastern flank of the Nakai Nan Theum Nationl Park.

Altitude: 130 asl. 

Collector(s): D.D. Soejarto, M. Xayvue, M. Vanthanuvong 

Collection number(s): DDS 15495

Collection Date: May 29, 2023

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Field Characters: Medium-sized tree 10-15 m high. Fruits green, long, like a chili fruit.

Locality: Khammuan Province; Nyommalath District; Thongkong Village, road side of Route to MBP at the southern reaches of Nakai Nam Theum National Park.

Habitat: Tropical rainforest on flat level lands. 

Altitude: 150 m asl. 

Collector(s): O.Souliya, K. Phoulivong, D. Makiem and S. Pimmavong

Collection number(s): Onevilay_YML_090

Collection Date: July 21, 2023

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