| Collector | Barfod, A.S. |
| Number | 48032 |
| Collected with | Kvist, L. P. & Nissen, D. |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Subpart | ESMERALDAS |
| County | |
| Locality | Santa María, a mixed black and Cayapa Amerindian community along Río Cayapa. Pastures and disturbed vegetation. |
| Coordinates | 0° 55' N 78° 55' W |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 50 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 50 |
| Start date | 1983/10/08 |
| End date | 1983/10/08 |
| Family | Melastomataceae |
| Identification | Triolena barbeyana Cogn. |
| Determined by | S. S. Renner, 1991 (AAU) |
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| Field notes | Herb, 0.2 m. Leaves reddish. Nom. vern.: "Raca pies". Use: For encouraging small children to walk. Preparation: The sole of the foot is rubbed with the fruits. |
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