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Collector Barfod, A.S.
Number 48430
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 Sterculiaceae
Identification Theobroma gileri Cuatrec.
Determined by L.J. Dorr (NY), 1992.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Tree, 3-4 m, flowers with green sepals, red on the in- side, petals dark red. Nom. vern.: llyoko-pistehi. Use: the fruits are eaten as cacao fruits, very taste- full.

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