(Ebenaceae) Diospyros cf. susarticulata Lecomte
Local name(s): (Kok ka nong kai)
Medicinal use(s): to treat mouth infection.
Part(s) used: root.
Field Characters: A small tree up to 8-10 m high, stem glabrous.. Leaves simple, alternate. Lamina 10-15 cm long, lanceolate, young leaves usually red. Flower and fruit not found.
Locality: Bolikhamxay Province, Thaphabat District, Phonsavanh Village.
Habitat:
Altitude: 166 m asl.
Collector(s): S. Bouamanivong, K. Kunsawanh
Collection number(s): LAOS_883
Collection Date: November 16, 2006
Additional information:
Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA, under accession no. 2320517.Synonyms, images, taxonomic description:
Plants of the World onlineFlora of China Vol. 15 Page 227GBIF | Global Biodiversity Information FacilityPham Hoang Ho - Cayco Vietnam vol. 1, p. 657, plant #2632
Medicinal properties:
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