| Collector | Barfod, A.S. |
| Number | 48068 |
| Collected with | Kvist, L. P. & Nissen, D. |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Subpart | ESMERALDAS |
| County | |
| Locality | Zapallo Grande, a mixed black and Cayapa Amerindian community along Río Cayapa. Second growth vegetation and disturbed rain forests close to village. |
| Coordinates | 0° 48' N 78° 54' W |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 200 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 200 |
| Start date | 1983/10/11 |
| End date | 1983/10/15 |
| Family | Commelinaceae |
| Identification | Geogenanthus rhizanthus (Ule)Brückn. |
| Determined by | Hunt, D.R. (K), 1992. |
| Identification qualifier | |
| Field notes | Herb, 50 cm. Stem vine red. Flowers blue. Nom. vern.: "Hè-eski-tchu-tchu-tapé" (Cayapa) Use: To prevent infections. Said not to be very effi- cient. Preparation: The ash from the burned plant is applica- ted to the wound. |
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