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Collector Barfod, A.S.
Number 41083
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 Lamiaceae
Identification Hyptis verticillata Jacq.
Determined by conf. Harley, R.M.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Herb. Collected from canoe close to waterfront. Nom. vern.: Bi-bina-tapé (Cayapa). Use: For vomiting caused by the disease "Maleyde" (antiemetic), a children's disease characterized by high fever. Prep.: A decoction is made from the crude leaves and a small cup drunk 3 times a day. Said to stop the vomiting.

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