| Collector | Barfod, A.S. |
| Number | 48228 |
| 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 | Musaceae |
| Identification | Heliconia latispatha Benth. |
| Determined by | Anderson, L. (GB), 1992. |
| Identification qualifier | |
| Field notes | Herb, 2.5 m. Inflorescence erect. Leaf lamina 0.8 m long. Petiole 1.5 m long. Floral bracts red, basally yellow. Nom. vern.: "Ka/.-ambi-chi" (Cayapa) Use: To treat stomach pains. Preparation: The skin of the stomach region is rubbed with the crude leaves. |
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