(Moraceae) Taxotrophis cf.  taxoides (B.Heyne ex Roth) Chew ex E.M.Gardner

Local name(s): (Nam Khi Haet)

Medicinal use(s): treat rheumatism

Part(s) used: stem

Field Characters: Treelet 3-4 m high; spikes on the stem

Locality: Savannakhet Province, Kaisone Phomvihan District, Dong Na Tat Medicinal Plant Preserve, Km 19 from city.

Habitat: Broadleaves evergreen lowland forest. Forest opening.

Altitude: 160 m asl. 

Collector(s): K. Sydara, M. Xayvue, Th. Sonemanivong

Collection number(s): Sydara KS 19018

Collection Date: March 24, 2014

Additional information:  

Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA under accession no. 2313735.

Synonyms, images, taxonomic description: 


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Medicinal properties:


Parndaeng K, Pitakbut T, Wattanapiromsakul C, et al. Chemical Constituents from Streblus taxoides Wood with Their Antibacterial and Antityrosinase Activities Plus in Silico Study. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023, 12(2):319. doi: 10.3390/antibiotics12020319 
What is Streblus taxoides: A comprehensive Guide to Its Propertieshttps://ontosight.ai/library/article/what-is-streblus-taxoides-a-comprehensive-guide-to-its-properties--6818dbcead4fa6966866164d