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Collector Barfod, A.S.
Number 48204
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 Malvaceae
Identification Pavonia castaneifolia St.-Hil. & Naudin
Determined by Fryxell, P. (TAES), 1992.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Herb, 5 cm. Fruits green. Nom. vern.: "é!-ta/.-k'e" (Cayapa) Use: To cure pimples. Preparation: The leaves are crushed to a paste which is applied to the pimple.

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