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Collector Christensen, H. M.
Number 1778
Collected with  
Country Malaysia
Subpart SARAWAK
County  
Locality 2nd division, Lubok Antu District, river Delok, near Nanga Sumpa. Riverine secondary forest.
Coordinates 1° 20' N 112° 10' E
Minimum elevation (m) 150
Maximum elevation (m) 150
Start date 1995/03/24
End date 1995/03/24
Family Rubiaceae
Identification Uncaria glabrata DC.
Determined by Hanne Christensen, 1995
Identification qualifier  
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."

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