(Menispermaceae) Pycnarrhena lucida (Teijsm. & Binn.) Miq.
Local name(s):
Medicinal use(s): to treat liver disorders; also as a tonic.
Part(s) used: twigs.
Field Characters: Shrubby vine, much branched. Leaves alternate, crispy, root and wood are hard.
Locality: Houaphan Province, Houa Muong District, Soplao Village.
Habitat: Grows in the slope of high mountain along the road side.
Altitude: m asl.
Collector(s): K. Kunsawanh
Collection number(s): LAOS_696
Collection Date: May 15, 2005
Additional information:
Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA,under accession no. 2283136.Project: ICBG
Synonyms, images, taxonomic description:
Plants of the World onlineFlora of China Vol. 7 Page 4GBIF | Global Biodiversity Information FacilityPham Hoang Ho - Cayco Vietnam vol. 1, p. 332, plant # 1331
Medicinal properties:
Farhan M, Salim F, Ng S,, et al. (2022) A Review on the Morphology, Nutritional Value, Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, and Biological Activities of Pycnarrhena cauliflora and Its Synonyms. ASM Science Journal 2022, 17, 1-12. 10.32802/asmscj.2022.942. https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/33246/
Ngorsurachest S. Phytochemical study of Pycnarrhena lucida (Teijsm.&Binn.)Miq.Stem, 1995. Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD). 30264. https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/chulaetd/30264
Suil SJM, Radu K, Rukayadi Y, et al. . (2025). Antibacterial and antispore activities of Sengkubak [Pycnarrhena cauliflora (Miers.) Diels] leaf extract against Bacillus spp.. Food Research 2025, 9(3):147-158. https://www.myfoodresearch.com/uploads/8/4/8/5/84855864/_19__fr-2023-142_suil.pdf