(Smilacaceae) Smilax petelotii T.Koyama

Local name(s): ເຂືອງໂທນ (Khuong thon)

Medicinal use(s): treat rheumatism

Part(s) used: vine

Field Characters: Spiny climber. Leaves with long tendrils. Inflorescence axillary, umbelliform. Fruits a berry.

Locality: Khammuan Province; Nyommalath District; Thongkong Village, road side 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): Oneilay_YML_039

Collection Date: July 21, 2023

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Uthaman N, Thomas VP, Thomas BT. Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Selected Species of Smilax L. (Smilacaceae) in India. Ancient Science of Life 2024, 38(3&4):p 86-92. https://journals.lww.com/asol/pages/currenttoc.aspx