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Collector Barfod, A.S.
Number 41476
Collected with  
Country Ecuador
Subpart CARCHI
County  
Locality N of San Marcos along trail leading to Río San Juan. Primary rain forest on terra firme. Ethnobot. inform.: Santiago Dinero.
Coordinates 1° 7' N 78° 20' W
Minimum elevation (m) 660
Maximum elevation (m) 660
Start date 1983/01/18
End date 1983/01/18
Family Lamiaceae
Identification Plectranthus scutellarioides (L.)Codd
Determined by Harley,R.M.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Herb, 40-50 cm. Weed in sugarcane field. Flowers blue. Leaves red and green ornamented. Nom. vern.: Platano (Span.), because it is common in banana clearings. Use: For fatigue and feeling weak. Prep.: The crude leaves are crushed and taken with water.

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