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| Collector | Barfod, A.S. |
| Number | 41033 |
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| Country | Ecuador |
| Subpart | ESMERALDAS |
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| Locality | Río Zapallo Grande (tributary of Río Cayapa). Trail leading into forest near dwellings 500 m upstream from the evangelic mission station. Lightly disturbed rain forest on terra firme. Ethnobot. inform.: Marclovio Añapa and Vicente Tapuyo. |
| Coordinates | 0° 48' N 78° 52' W |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 200 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 200 |
| Start date | 1982/10/24 |
| End date | 1982/10/24 |
| Family | Melastomataceae |
| Identification | Miconia gracilis Triana |
| Determined by | S. S. Renner, 1985 (AAU) |
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| Field notes | Shrub, 1-1.5 m. Close to trail. Fruits red at maturity. Nom. vern.: Hè.n-tapé (Cayapa). Use: For headache, fever, and pain of the body. Prep.: The body is patted with the plant, thus activating the spirits to drive the illness away. One of the plants used by the shaman. |
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