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Collector Barfod, A.S.
Number 41080
Collected with  
Country Ecuador
Subpart ESMERALDAS
County  
Locality Río Zapallo Grande (tributary of Río Cayapa). Trail leading to hills 700 m upstream from the evangelic mission station. Lightly disturbed rain forest on terra firme. Ethnobot. inform.: Marclovio Añapa and VicenteTapuyo.
Coordinates 0° 48' N 78° 52' W
Minimum elevation (m) 200
Maximum elevation (m) 200
Start date 1982/10/28
End date 1982/10/28
Family Moraceae
Identification Ficus insipida Willd.
Determined by C. C. Berg (BG), 1991.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Tree, 10 m tall. Close to river. Abundant production of white latex. Nom. vern.: Ara-pi-poca (Cayapa). Use: For fishing. Prep.: The fruit is used as bait, attached to the line. The moment the fish bites, it must be drawn up. Demands some exercise.

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