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Collector Barfod, A.S.
Number 41037
Collected with  
Country Ecuador
Subpart ESMERALDAS
County  
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 Moraceae
Identification Brosimum utile subsp. occidentale C. C. Berg
Determined by C. C. Berg (BG), 1991.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Tree, 12 m tall. Abundant production of white latex. Nom. vern.: Jo-chi (Cayapa). Use: Timber, for floors in particular. The latex as an adhesive substance, good for waterproofing canoes.

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