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Collector Christensen, H. M.
Number 24
Collected with F. L. Apu
Country Malaysia
Subpart SARAWAK
County  
Locality 4th division, Kelabit Highlands. Scrubby area in buffalo grazed area around Pa Dalih. Altitude: 950 m. Scrubby area in buffalo grazed area around Pa Dalih
Coordinates 3° 40' N 115° 50' E
Minimum elevation (m) 950
Maximum elevation (m) 950
Start date 1993/03/29
End date 1993/03/29
Family Myrsinaceae
Identification Maesa macrothyrsa Miq.
Determined by Christensen, H.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Liana. Some time after cut a reddish-brown resin appears from the stem. Uses: Medicinal, the water from the stem is drinken against stomach pain. Poison (Tuba-fishing): The bark is crushed up and thrown into the river. This will kill the fish. Name in Kelabit language: War Ilang.

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