(Malvaceae) Hibiscus surattensis L.
Local name(s): (song fai keua)
Medicinal use(s): edible; tonic
Part(s) used: root
Field Characters: Vine, approx 2m long. Leaves vary between palmate and lanceolate.
Locality: Sekong Province, Thateng District, Kouk Poung Village, Community medicinal plant garden.
Habitat: Community medicinal plant garden; partial shade.
Altitude: 600 m asl
Collector(s): B. Elkington, M. Xayvue, S. Setthavanxay,
Collection number(s): BGE 314
Collection Date: November 21, 2019
Additional information:
Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA under accession no. 2330344.Synonyms, images, taxonomic description:
Plants of the World onlineFlora of China Vol. 12 Page 286, 293
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