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Coscinium usitatum

Scientific Name
Coscinium usitatum
Family Name
Menispermaceae
Common Names
False calumba, ceylon calumba, turmeric tree
Local Names
Kheua hem khuay (Laos)
Description
Perennial liana. Roots and stems yellow inside. Leaves alternate, petiole 8cm long,pubescent with swollen base and bend; blade cordate with broadly acuminated rip, to15cm by 20cm, upper surface green, below ash-colored. Inflorescence, in tomentosepanicle of 8cm long and 4cm across, outer sepals short, inner sepals oblong and longer. Flowers, unisexual. Fruit, a drupe, about 2cm in diameter. Flowering period: January-May. (Laos)
Uses
Dysentery, diarrhea, diabetes, malaria (Laos)
Locations Where Plants Is Conserved
Remarks
Coscinium usitatum (IPNI)

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