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Collector Chung, C.S.
Number 2580
Collected with  
Country Malaysia
Subpart Sarawak
County  
Locality Baram (IV Division) main Baram just up from Long Selatong Ulu, around Semo’ong river
Coordinates    
Minimum elevation (m) 0
Maximum elevation (m) 0
Start date 1977/02/28
End date 1977/02/28
Family Asteraceae
Identification Blumea balsamifera (L.)DC.
Determined by Pornpongrungrueng,P.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Solitary, semi-woody tall (to 3m). In the open at the edge of Apoi´s sawah. Inflorescence yellow. Plant aromatic. Boil plant and use decoction for bathing women after childbirth. Men give four leaves of this plant to women (teasingly) while working in the field - in exchange for eating they will be served borak(rice wine)

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