| Collector | Barfod, A.S. |
| Number | 48168 |
| 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 | Icacinaceae |
| Identification | Discophora guianensis Miers. |
| Determined by | Stefano, D. (MA), 1996. |
| Identification qualifier | |
| Field notes | Shrub, 3 m. Shoots scandent. Fruits apically dark green, basally white. Nom. vern.: "San-tapé" (Cayapa) Use: For coughs. Preparation: The leaves are crushed to a paste that is mixed with water and drunk in the morning. Taste is said to be very bitter. Nom. misc.: All kinds of birds are said to feed on the berries. |
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