(Euphorbiaceae) Cleidion spiciflorum (Burm.f.) Merr.

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Field Characters: Tree 20-30 meters high. Leaves alternate, simple, blade 3.5-8 cm wide and 10-2 cm long. Margins serrate.

Locality: Laos, Xayabouy Province, Xayabouly District, Na Hai Village.

Habitat: -

Altitude: m asl 

Collector(s): M. Sensavang

Collection number(s): LAOS 399

Collection Date: April 24, 2002

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Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA under accession no. 2246573.

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