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Collector Christensen, H. M.
Number 167
Collected with F. L. Apu
Country Malaysia
Subpart SARAWAK
County  
Locality 4th division, Kelabit Highlands. Secondary forest near Pa Dalih
Coordinates 3° 40' N 115° 50' E
Minimum elevation (m) 1000
Maximum elevation (m) 1000
Start date 1993/01/14
End date 1993/01/14
Family Thymelaeaceae
Identification Wikstroemia
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Field notes Small tree, the freshly cut wood have a bitter bean like smell. Uses: The strong and flexible innerbark is used for fixing worms. The whole thing is then put into the water to attract and catch fish. Name in Kelabit language: Bilud.

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