(Myrtaceae) Syzygium jambos (L.) Alston

Local name(s): 

Medicinal use(s): treat gastrointestinal disorders

Part(s) used: twigs

Field Characters: Small tree, 2-3m high. Leaves opposite, lanceolate. Flowers white, 5 corolla, many stamen.

Locality: Oudomxay Province, La District, Dornsaart Village.

Habitat:

Altitude: 343 m asl. 

Collector(s): B. Southavong, B. Vanavong, K. Kunsawanh, S. Saynhasing

Collection number(s): LAOS_374

Collection Date: March 23, 2002

Additional information:  

Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA, under accession no. 2245907.
Project: ICBG

Synonyms, images, taxonomic description: 


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Medicinal properties:


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