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Collector Barfod, A.S.
Number 41504
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 Sapindaceae
Identification Allophylus excelsus Radlk.
Determined by P. Acevedo-Rdgz. (US), 1992.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Tree, 5 m. In primary rain forest. Flowers white. Nom. vern.: Achutillo (Span.). Use: For measles? (Childrens disease with rash). Prep.: The juice is drunk mixed with hot water.

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