| Collector | Barfod, A.S. |
| Number | 41013 |
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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 | Melastomataceae |
| Identification | Miconia laxivenula (Wurdack) Gamba & Almeda |
| Determined by | Elvira Cotton |
| Identification qualifier | |
| Field notes | Shrub, 2 m. Leaves bluish green above, red beneath. Nom. vern. Hein-tapé-chi (Cayapa). Use: Generally good for diseases with fever (febrifuge). Prep.: A cold extract made from the leaves is used for preparing a bath. |
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