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Collector Barfod, A.S.
Number 48115
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 Solanaceae
Identification Witheringia solanacea L'HŽr.
Determined by Knapp, S. (BM), 1992
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Shrub, 2 m. Flowers yellowish white. Nom. vern.: "Oa/.-chambi-tapé" (Cayapa) Use: For all kind of eczemas and allergic skin reac- tions. Preparation: The leaves are crushed and mixed with some cold water. The cold extract are used to bathe the affected area of the skin.

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