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Collector Balslev, H.
Number 2822
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 Balsaminaceae
Identification Impatiens
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Field notes Herb to 60 cm high. Flowers bright red. Uses: To pregnant women so they can have an easy birth. Preparation: The seeds are boiled in water and given to the pregnant women before delivery.

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