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Collector Barfod, A.S.
Number 48226
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 Borreria ocimoides (Burm. f.)DC.
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Field notes Herb, 20 cm. Flowers white. On periodically inundated soil. Nom. vern.: "Pasj/.pa!-ki" (Cayapa) Use: To prevent small children to use dirty words. Preparation: The mouth is bathed in a cold extract from the crushed leaves in the morning.

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