| Collector | Barfod, A.S. |
| Number | 41016 |
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| Country | Ecuador |
| Subpart | ESMERALDAS |
| County | |
| Locality | Río Zapallo Grande (tributary of Río Cayapa). Trail 200 m from, and opposite to, the evangelic mission station. Lightly disturbed rain forest on terra firme. Ethnobot. inform.: Marclovio Añapa and Vicente Tapuyo. |
| Coordinates | 0° 48' N 79° 52' W |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 200 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 200 |
| Start date | 1982/10/23 |
| End date | 1982/10/23 |
| Family | Melastomataceae |
| Identification | Aciotis ornata (Miq.)Gleason |
| Determined by | Freire Fierro, A. (MO), 1998. |
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| Field notes | Herb-subshrub, 20-30 cm. Flowers white. Close to trail. Nom. vern.: Mapé-remedio-tapé (Cayapa). Use: For snake bites ("Dormilora"). Prep.: The crushed leaves are placed on the bite. Efficient for the swelling. |
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