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Collector Barfod, A.S.
Number 48227
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 Gonzalagunia cornifolia (Kunth)Standl.
Determined by Staahl, B. (GB), 1994.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Shrub, 1.5 m. Flowers white. On periodically flooded ground. Nom. vern.: "Pi-chui-tapé" (Cayapa) Use: To treat stomach pains. Prepararation: One of the plants of the shaman used by him to activate his helping spirits in order to drive away the evil spirit in the patient causing the disea- se. Misc. not.: "Pichui" = evil spirit living in the river.

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