| Collector | Barfod, A.S. |
| Number | 41002 |
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| Country | Ecuador |
| Subpart | ESMERALDAS |
| County | |
| Locality | Río Zapallo Grande (tributary of Río Cayapa). Trail leading into forest from the riverbank opposite to the evangelic mission station. Seconday rain forest on terra firme, understory layer well developed. |
| Coordinates | 0° 48' N 78° 52' W |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 200 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 200 |
| Start date | 1982/10/22 |
| End date | 1982/10/22 |
| Family | Zingiberaceae |
| Identification | Costus laevis Ruiz & Pav. |
| Determined by | P. J. M. Maas, 1988 |
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| Field notes | Herb, 1-1.5 m tall. Flowers with red bracts. Nom. vern.: Sjivingola-tapé (Cayapa). Use: For rash (eczema). Prep.: The cold extracted sap is used for preparing a bath. |
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