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Collector Barfod, A.S.
Number 41054
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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 Araceae
Identification Anthurium subcoerulescens Engl.
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Identification qualifier  
Field notes Herb. Hillside at 309 angle. Nom. vern.: Pala-tapé (Cayapa). Use: For fever, head- and body pains. Prep.: The entire body is patted with the plant, thus activating the spirits to drive away the illness. One of the plants used by the shaman.

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