(Lamiaceae) Premna fulva Craib

Local name(s): t

Medicinal use(s): to treat liver disorders and respiratory system disorders.

Part(s) used: stem

Field Characters: Tree, 10-20 meters high. Leaves oppposite, cordate, with long petioles.

Locality: Sayaboury Province, Sayaboury District, Na Hai Village

Habitat: 

Altitude: m asl. 

Collector(s): M. Sensavang

Collection number(s): LAOS_402

Collection Date: April 23, 2002

Additional information:  

Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA, under accession no. 2246570.

Synonyms, images, taxonomic description: 


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