| Collector | Balslev, H. |
| Number | 2810 |
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| Country | Ecuador |
| Subpart | NAPO |
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| Locality | Mision Pompeya 50 km al E of Coca. Disturbed vegetation near houses next to the river in tropical rainforest. Informants: Padre Juan Santos Ortiz de Villalba and Santos Dea. |
| Coordinates | 0° 28' S 76° 43' W |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 200 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 200 |
| Start date | 1982/08/18 |
| End date | 1982/08/18 |
| Family | Zingiberaceae |
| Identification | Dimerocostus strobilaceus Kuntze |
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| Field notes | Quichua: Mishqui muyu (=Caramelo). Español: Pepa dulca. Usos: The children suck the seeds which have a a sweet and not strong taste. |
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