(Phyllanthaceae) Phyllanthus sp. 1

Local name(s): 

Medicinal use(s): to treat gastrointestinal disorders

Part(s) used: branches and stem

Field Characters: Shrub, 1-2 meters high. Leaves green, flowers simple. Fruits green, round.

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

Habitat: 

Altitude: 560 m asl. 

Collector(s): O. Souliya

Collection number(s): LAOS_352

Collection Date: March 10, 2002

Additional information:  

Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA under accession no. 22459250
Project: ICBG

Synonyms, images, taxonomic description: 


Plants of the World onlineFlora of China Vol. 11 Page 164, 165, 180, 191  GBIF | Global Biodiversity Information Facility

Medicinal properties:


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