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Lindernia crustacea (L.) F. Muell.

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Bukit Tagar, Selangor, Malaysia.Lindernia crustacea (L.) F. Muell. Linderniaceae. Also placed in Plantaginaceae, Scrophulariaceae, Veronicaceae. [Malay - Akar kerak nasi, Kerak-kerak nasi, Akar kelurut, Akar jari chechak], Malaysian false pimpernel. Native to China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia ecozone. Naturalized elsewhere. Folk medicines include for the treatment of boil, skin rashes and postnatal decoction. Synonyms:Capraria crustacea L. Vandellia crustacea (L.) Benth.www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/taxon.pl?423455plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=LICRwww.globinmed.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=a...

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