(Annonaceae) Fissistigma cf. acuminatissimum Merr.
Local name(s): ກໍາລັງ ເສືອ ໂຄ່ງ (kamlang seua kong)
Medicinal use(s): Tonic for strength
Part(s) used: leaf or stem
Field Characters: Liana. Stem approx 3 cm diam. Leaves glabrous on top, underside tomentose. Inflorescence umbellate. Fruits round, approx 2cm diam.
Locality: Sekong Province, Thateng District, Kouk Poung Village, Community medicinal plant garden.
Habitat: Community medicinal plant garden; mountain side, off main road on small path. Secondary forest.
Altitude: 730 m asl
Collector(s): M. Xayvue, S. Setthavanxay, B. Elkington
Collection number(s): BGE 297
Collection Date: November 20, 2019
Additional information:
Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA under accession no. 2330360.Synonyms, images, taxonomic description:
Plants of the World onlineFlora of ChinaGBIF | Global Biodiversity Information FacilityUseful references:
Jin C, Zhang L, Yuan CJ, et al. New compounds from the stems of Fissistigma acuminatissimum Merr. and their in vitro anti-inflammatory activity. Nat Prod Res. 2023 Feb;37(4):551-559. DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2022.2076231
Pham GN, Nguyen-Ngoc H. Fissistigma genus - a review on phytochemistry and pharmacological activities. Nat Prod Res 2021, 35(23):5209-5223. DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2020.1758097