(Euphorbiaceae) Homonoia riparia Lour.

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Field Characters: 1.5-4 meters high. Leaves alternate, simple, lanceolate.

Locality: Laos, Xayabouly Province, Xayabouly District, Vang Hin Village.

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Altitude: m asl 

Collector(s): M. Sensavang

Collection number(s): LAOS 413

Collection Date: April 2, 2002

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Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA under accession no. 2246559.

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Plants of the World onlineFlora of China Vol. 11 Page 248GBIF | Global Biodiversity Information FacilityPhilippine Medicinal Plants: Lumanai

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