(Phyllanthaceae) Breynia glauca Craib
Local name(s): ຕັງ ຕີບ (tang teep)
Medicinal use(s): treat gonorrhea
Part(s) used: root
Field Characters: Shrub 2 m tall, fruits light green, calyx saucer-shaped.
Locality: Khammouane Province, Nyomalat District, at the eastern flank of the Nakai Nan Theum National Park, Pou Ak Mountain.
Habitat: Secondary forest along the road
Altitude: 240 m asl.
Collector(s): D. Soejarto, M. Xayvue, M. Vantanouvong
Collection number(s): DDS 15492
Collection Date: May 29, 2023
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Local name(s): ຂີ້ ມີ້ນ ຕົ້ນ (kee min tohn)
Medicinal use(s): treat liver disease, jaundice
Part(s) used: stem
Field Characters: Shrubs 2-3 m tall with opposite leaves and white flowers.
Locality: Khammouane Province, Nyomalat District, Khammouane MBP.
Habitat: Tropical rainforest on flat level lands.
Altitude: 150 m asl.
Collector(s): O. Souliya, K. Phoulivong, D. Makiem, S. Pimmavong
Collection number(s): Onevilay_YML_096
Collection Date: July 21, 2023
Additional information:
Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA under accession no. 2332243; 2332672.Synonyms, images, taxonomic description:
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Medicinal properties:
Saadullah M, Asif M et al. A Comprehensive Review on Traditional Uses, Chemical Constituents, and Diverse Pharmacological Importance of the Genus Breynia. Records of Natural Products 2022, 16(6), pp. 538-549. https://www.acgpubs.org/doc/20220829121037A2-314-RNP-2112-2280.pdf
Supudompol B, Wongseripipatana S, Likhitwitayawuid K. Chemical constituents of Breynia glauca leaves. Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology (SJST) 2005, vol. 27, no. Suppl.2, pp. 563-567. https://doaj.org/article/549a3b3738c547b7b2ee571e89ca2632