(Piperaceae) Piper betle L.

Local name(s): 

Medicinal use(s): nervousness (CNS disorders)

Part(s) used: leaves and vine (= stem)

Field Characters: 

Locality: Sayabouri Province, Sayabouri District, Na La Village.

Habitat: 

Altitude:  m asl. 

Collector(s): S. Bouamanivong, D.T. Kien, M.V. Sinh 

Collection number(s): LAOS_071 (Bouamanivong 071)

Collection Date: October 21, 1999

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