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Collector Barfod, A.S.
Number 41507
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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 Gesneriaceae
Identification Columnea longinervosa L.P.Kvist & L.E.Skog
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Identification qualifier  
Field notes Epiphyte. With scandent shoots. Flowers yellow. Leaves red towards the tip beneath. Nom. vern.: Tepalo (Span.). Use: For sprain of joints. Prep.: The crude leaves are applied on the injured joint. Said to cure.

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