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Collector Barfod, A.S.
Number 41046
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 Sapindaceae
Identification Cupania cinerea Poepp. & Endl.
Determined by P. Acevedo Rdgz., 1989
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Tree, 10 m tall. Fruits green. Nom. vern.: Kèlan-boe.r-chi (Cayapa). Use: Timber for floors in houses. Seeds are used as bait for fishing. (Said to be very efficient).

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