(Primulaceae) Maesa acuminatissima Merr.

Local name(s): (Karpdong)

Medicinal use(s): treat intestinal ulcer

Part(s) used: stem

Field Characters: A tree growing 5-8 m tall. Fruit green, turning dark red when ripe.

Locality: Vientiane Province, Hinheup District.

Habitat: Forest

Altitude:  m asl 

Collector(s): Bounhong Southavong

Collection number(s): Southavong 132

Collection Date: May 10, 1999

Additional information:  

Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA under accession no. 2334762.

Synonyms, images, taxonomic description: 


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Useful references:


Barman A, Barman M, Das R, et al.  (2023). Traditional Medicinal Uses, Phytochemistry, Bioactivities and Toxicity of the Genus Maesa (Primulaceae): A Comprehensive Review. Journal of Herbal Medicine 1023, 41. 100720. DOI:10.1016/j.hermed.2023.100720 .