| Collector | Barfod, A.S. |
| Number | 48356 |
| 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 | Lamiaceae |
| Identification | Hyptis capitata Jacq. |
| Determined by | Harley, R. M. (K), 1994 & 2007 |
| Identification qualifier | |
| Field notes | Herb, 1 m tall, flowers white with aromatic smell. Nom. vern.: Calabos-tapé. Use: for 'pian' (Cayapa) or 'boa' (Castellano), a sickness with wounds probably leprosy. Said to be eradicated now. Preparation: the flowers are grinded and moderately heated. The paste is applicated to the wounds. |
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