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Collector Barfod, A.S.
Number 41067
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Country Ecuador
Subpart ESMERALDAS
County  
Locality Río Zapallo Grande (tributary of Río Cayapa). Trail leading into forest near dwellings 400 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 1983/10/27
End date 1983/10/27
Family Solanaceae
Identification Solanum lepidotum Dunal
Determined by Knapp, S. (BM), 1992.
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Field notes Tree, 3-4 m tall. Flowers white. Nom. vern.: Nè-mo.-tapé (Cayapa). Use: For headache. Prep.: The whole 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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