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Collector Barfod, A.S.
Number 48106
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 Araceae
Identification Anthurium pallidiflorum Engl.
Determined by Croat, T. B. (MO), 1992.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Epiphytic. Leaves pendent. Spathe green. Spadix yellow- ish white. Nom. vern.: "A-chu-ba/.n-tapé" (Cayapa) Use: For growing more hair. Preparation: The leaves are crushed and mixed with water. The cold extract is then used to wash the hair.

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