Ellipanthus tomentosus Kurz, J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 41(4): 305 (1872).
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| Ellipanthus tomentosus Kurz, Photo by Nguyễn Quốc Tuấn |
The native range of this species is SW. India, Indo-China to W. & Central Malesia. It is a shrub or tree and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.
Vietnamese name:
Mồng gà, đầu gà
Latin name:
Ellipanthus tomentosus Kurz
Family:
Connaraceae
Uses:
In Thailand, the branches are used to treat flatulence, help increase appetite and prevent stomach cramps; along with other plants used to treat asthma. A decoction of the bark and wood is used to treat weak kidney function
Distribution:
Quang Tri (Lao Bao), Ninh Thuan (Ca Na), Tay Ninh, Dong Nai, Bien Hoa. The tree grows naturally in primary or secondary forests.
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