(Euphorbiaceae) Antidesma phanrangense Gagnep.

Local name(s): ໝາກ ເມົ້າ (mak mao)

Medicinal use(s): treat fever, and as a tonic during the puerperium

Part(s) used: stem

Field Characters: Shrubs 1-2 m tall. Leaf stipules triangular; petiole pilose, leaf blade ovate-rhombic. Inflorescence terminal panicle or a spike, bearing fruits 

Locality: Khammouane Province; Nyomalat District; Tong Kong Village, roadside of Route to MBP; at the southern reaches of Nakai Nam Theum National Park. 

Habitat: Tropical rainforest on flat level lands. 

Altitude: 150 m asl.

Collector(s): O. Souliya, K. Phoulivong, D. Makiem and S. Pimmavong 

Collection number(s): Onevilay_YML_033

Collection Date: July 21, 2023

Additional information:  

Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA under accession no. 2336037.

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