(Euphorbiaceae) Bischofia javanica Blume
Local name(s): (Som fath)
Medicinal use(s): used to treat vaginitis.
Part(s) used: twig
Field Characters: Tree growing to 15-20 , tall; leaves trifoliolate, bright green; fruits green turning red-black when mature.
Locality: Vientiane, Feuang District.
Habitat: Forests
Altitude: m asl
Collector(s): B. Southavong
Collection number(s): Southavong 0123
Collection Date: May 9, 1999
Additional information:
Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA under accession no. 2334765.Synonyms, images, taxonomic description:
Plants of the World onlineFlora of China Vol. 11 Page 217, 218GBIF | Global Biodiversity Information FacilityMedicinal properties:
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