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Collector Barfod, A.S.
Number 41500
Collected with  
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.
Identification qualifier  
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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