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Collector Balslev, H.
Number 2868
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Country Ecuador
Subpart NAPO
County  
Locality Southern shore of Río Napo a few km below Itaya. Garden of native house and surrounding tropical rainforest. Etnobotanic information given by Sr. Antonio Coquinche and translated by licenciado Santos Dea from Pompeya mission.
Coordinates 0° 28' S 76° 33' W
Minimum elevation (m) 200
Maximum elevation (m) 200
Start date 1982/08/20
End date 1982/08/20
Family Rubiaceae
Identification Duroia hirsuta K.Schum.
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Field notes Quichua: Awangu-caspi. A small tree to 6 m tall in virgin tall forest on terra firme. Uses: For strength. Preparations: The bark is scraped of and mixed with water to prepare a drink that will give you strength.

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