| Collector | Barfod, A.S. |
| Number | 41500 |
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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 | Melastomataceae |
| Identification | Miconia goniostigma Triana |
| Determined by | Renner, S.S. (AAU), 1992. |
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| Field notes | Shrub, 3-4 m. On the fringes of the rain forest. Fruits pale blue. Nom. vern.: Monte hierba (Span.). Use: For an aching neck. Prep.: The decocted leaves, when cold, are used for making a poultice applied to the neck. |
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