(Rosaceae) Rubus idaeifolius Thuan

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Medicinal use(s): treat cancer

Part(s) used: root

Field Characters: Large vine with thorns and long orange pubescence on stem. Short dense pubescence on back of leaves; front of leaves with no pubescence.

Locality: Oudomxay Province, Xay District, Wang Hai Village.

Habitat: Secondary forest.

Altitude: 911 m asl. 

Collector(s): A. Libman, K. Phommavong

Collection Date: August 16, 2004

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