(Euphorbiaceae) Croton thorelii Gagnep.

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Field Characters: Shrub 3-5 meters high. Simple green leaves. White, small flowers.

Locality: Laos, Savannakhet Province, Xonbouly District, Ban Pa Nhai

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Altitude: 574 m asl 

Collector(s): O. Souliya

Collection number(s): LAOS 338

Collection Date: March 9, 2002

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Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA under accession no. 2245854.

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