(Fabaceae) Uraria rufescens (DC.) Schindl.

Local name(s): (nya ngua lia)

Medicinal use(s): treat nephritis (kidney disease)

Part(s) used: whole plant

Field Characters: Ground-level vine, leaves alternat or trifoliate, stipulate. Center leaflet round, opposite 2 leaflets elliptical.Older leaves appear simple as two opposite leaflets has fallen off. Soft pubescence on stem and back of leaves, less apparent on front.

Locality: Bolikhamxay Province, Paksan District, Ngong Bua Village. 

Habitat: 

Altitude: 165 m asl. 

Collector(s): A. Libman, S. Bouamanivong, K. Kunsavanh.

Collection number(s): LAOS_480

Collection Date: July 8, 2003

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Mane J, Nagore D, Chitlange S. Uraria picta (jacq.): A review on ethnomedical uses, phytochemistry, and biological activities. Asian J Pharm Clin Res 2021, vol 14, issue 3, 40-44. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2024.02.008