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Collector Barfod, A.S.
Number 48165
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 Rubiaceae
Identification Psychotria anemothyrsa K. Schum. & Dorr.Sm.
Determined by Taylor, C. M. (MO), 2001.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Shrub, 1 m. Flowers white. Nom. vern.: "Hè-mo-chui-tapé" (Cayapa) Use: For most diseases. Preparation. One of the plants of the shaman used to drive away the evil spirits which abode the body of the patient. The body of the patient is padded with the twigs.

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