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Collector Barfod, A.S.
Number 41062
Collected with  
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 Boraginaceae
Identification Cordia spinescens L.
Determined by K. Thomsen
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Shrub, 2 m. Clearing with bananas. Nom. vern.: Chè-va-tapé (Cayapa). Use: For irritated skin affected by a Fungi ("Carate") Prep.: A ball is made from the leaves, used for rubbing the skin 3 times a day.

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