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Collector Barfod, A.S.
Number 48334
Collected with Kvist, L. P. & Nissen, D.
Country Ecuador
Subpart ESMERALDAS
County  
Locality Zapallo Grande, a mixed Afro-latin and Cayapa Amerindian community along Río Cayapa. Secondary 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 1983/10/19
End date 1983/10/25
Family Asclepiadaceae
Identification Fischeria aequatorialis Spellman
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Field notes Climber, white latex, sterile. Nom. vern.: Chu-masé-geno-chua. Use: for increased milk-secretion at birthgiving. Preparation: the leaves are boiled added a lot of salt. Hereafter the breast is rubbed with leaves for an hour or so. Hereafter it is said that the women will produce more milk.

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