(Euphorbiaceae) Macaranga trigonostemonoides Croizat
Local name(s): (Kok tan kadang)
Medicinal use(s): to treat fever.
Part(s) used: stem.
Field Characters: Mid-sized tree, growing up to 5-10 m high. Leaves alternate, upper surface dark green, lower surface white. Growing along the side of rice field.
Locality: Vientiane Province, Kasy District, Namone Village.
Habitat: growing along the side of rice field.
Altitude: 130 m asl.
Collector(s): M. Xayvue
Collection number(s): LAOS_902
Collection Date: November 24, 2006
Additional information:
Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA, under accession no. 2328334.Synonyms, images, taxonomic description:
Plants of the World onlineFlora of China Vol. 11 Page 237, 238GBIF | Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Medicinal properties:
Joseph J. Phytochemistry and pharmacology of the genus Macaranga: A review. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research 2014, 8, 489-503. DOI:10.5897/JMPR2014.5396
Rosamah E, Haqiqi MT, Putri AS, et al. The potential of Macaranga plants as skincare cosmetic ingredients: A review. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science 2023, vol. 13(07), pp 001-012. https://japsonline.com/admin/php/uploads/3932_pdf.pdf
Sree Lakshmi KP, Mansoo M, Jothi ET, Syamjith P. Macaranga Species: Phytochemicals, Health Benefits, and Cosmetic Potential. Int. J. of Pharm. Sci., 2025, Vol 3, Issue 3, 1614-1622. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15043719