(Euphorbiaceae) Croton persimilis Müll.Arg.

Local name(s): (Pao)

Medicinal use(s): to treat dermatitis.

Part(s) used: root.

Field Characters: Shrub to 3 m tall; leaves large,20-30 cm long, glabrous; flowers greenish.

Locality: Vientiane Province, Phon Hong District, Ban Nabone.

Habitat: Secondary forest. Clearing at forest edge.

Altitude:  m asl. 

Collector(s): S. Bouamanivong

Collection number(s): Bouamanivong 173

Collection Date: May 20, 1999

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Local name(s): (Pao thong)

Medicinal use(s): as a tonic.

Part(s) used: stem.

Field Characters: Small tree growing to 3-5 m tall. Flowers small, light green.

Locality: Vientiane Province, Naxaythong District.

Habitat: 

Collector(s): S. Bouamanivong

Collection number(s): Bouamanivong 125

Collection Date: February 26, 2000

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