| Collector | Barfod, A.S. |
| Number | 41055 |
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| Country | Ecuador |
| Subpart | ESMERALDAS |
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| 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 | Raritebe palicoureoides subsp. dwyeranum J.H.Kirkbr. |
| Determined by | Andersson, L. (GB), 1995. |
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| Field notes | Shrub, 3 m. Dark spot on hillside close to trail. Flowers white. Nom. vern.: Hè.n-bo-chui-tapé (Cayapa). Use: For headaches, fever and body pains. Prep.: The entire body is patted with the plant, thus activating the spirits to drive away the illness. TYPE |
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