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| Collector | Balslev, H. |
| Number | 2817 |
| Collected with | and Santos Dea |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Subpart | NAPO |
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| Locality | Río Napo, north bank near the outlet of Río Jivino. Small banana-, yucca-, etc. plantation near native house i tropical rainforest. Information by Mrs. Mamallacta, translated by Sr. Lic. Santos Dea from Pompeya. |
| Coordinates | 0° 28' S 76° 43' W |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 200 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 200 |
| Start date | 1982/08/19 |
| End date | 1982/08/19 |
| Family | Araceae |
| Identification | Caladium |
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| Field notes | Quichua: Macha quimanda (=Papa china contra la colebra). Español: Papa china. Uses: Against snakebites. Preparations: The tubercle is cut open and rubbed against the bitten part. Contraindications: The cut-open tubercle should not touch other parts of the skin than where the bite is because it affects the skin. The curative effect is not certain, but the reason for this is not known. |
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