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Collector Christensen, H. M.
Number 1232
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Country Malaysia
Subpart SARAWAK
County  
Locality 2nd division, Lubok Antu District, river Delok. Secondary forest near Nanga Sumpa.
Coordinates 1° 20' N 112° 10' E
Minimum elevation (m) 200
Maximum elevation (m) 200
Start date 1993/02/25
End date 1993/02/25
Family Rubiaceae
Identification Uncaria
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Field notes Woody liana. Uses: Stimulant, the dried pounded leaves may be chewed together with betel nut instead of Piper betel. Religious, the leaves are an important ingredients present at ceremonies: "To welcome the spirits". Name in Iban language: Kelait/Sedi.

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