| Collector | Byg, A. |
| Number | 38 |
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| Country | Ecuador |
| Subpart | ZAMORA-CHINCHIPE |
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| Locality | Nangaritza, close to Shaimi, closed moist premontane forest. |
| Coordinates | 4° 19' 56'' S 78° 40' 50'' W |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 900 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 900 |
| Start date | 2001/03/22 |
| End date | 2001/03/22 |
| Family | Cyclanthaceae |
| Identification | Carludovica palmata Ruiz & Pav. |
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| Field notes | Terrestrial understory treelet. No visible trunk. 14 leaves, palmate. Petiole 90 cm. Leaf blade 40 cm long and wide. Inflorescence peduncle 11 cm. Spadix/spike 3 cm in diameter, 11 cm long. Vernacular name: Púmpuná, (Shuar)Pajo Toquilla. (Spanish)Uses: Apical meristem edible. Leaves can be used for thatch (but not very common), petiole used to fabricate hats and baskets. |
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