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Collector Barfod, A.S.
Number 41051
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Country Ecuador
Subpart ESMERALDAS
County  
Locality Río Zapallo Grande (tributary of Río Cayapa). Trail leading to hills from the riverbank opposite to 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 1982/10/25
End date 1982/10/25
Family Rubiaceae
Identification Hamelia
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Field notes Shrub, 1-2 m. In light open clearing with banana. Nom. vern.: Po-coi.-tapé (Cayapa). Use: For "Camora", a fungal disease affecting the skin between the toes. Prep.: The leaves are steeped in hot water and applied, while still hot, to the affected area.

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