| Collector | Barfod, A.S. |
| Number | 41496 |
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| Country | Ecuador |
| Subpart | CARCHI |
| County | |
| Locality | San Marcos. Behind coaiquer-men clearing rain forest for growing maize. Secondary rain forest on terra firme. The area belongs to Govenador Don Ignacio andis situated near his house. Ethnobot. inform.: Santiago Dinero. |
| Coordinates | 1° 7' N 78° 20' W |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 660 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 660 |
| Start date | 1983/01/19 |
| End date | 1983/01/19 |
| Family | Bromeliaceae |
| Identification | Pitcairnia simulans var. ornata H. Luther |
| Determined by | Herry E. Luther |
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| Field notes | 1 m. Primary rain forest. Flowers bright red. Nom. vern.: Cuerda (Span.). Use: For phlebitis (infection of the arteries). Prep.: The crude leaves are used for rubbing the skin. |
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