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Collector Barfod, A.S.
Number 41082
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Country Ecuador
Subpart ESMERALDAS
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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 Rubiaceae
Identification Pentagonia
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Field notes Shrub-small tree, 4-5 m tall. Nom. vern.: Pè-djo-pistcha (Cayapa). Use: Edible flowers. Prep.: When the flower has fully opened, the calyx and part of the receptacle is eaten. Said to be sweet and rich.

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