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Collector Christensen, H. M.
Number 1781
Collected with  
Country Malaysia
Subpart SARAWAK
County  
Locality 2nd division, Lubok Antu District, river Delok, near Nanga Sumpa. Secondary forest.
Coordinates 1° 20' N 112° 10' E
Minimum elevation (m) 200
Maximum elevation (m) 200
Start date 1995/03/27
End date 1995/03/27
Family Rubiaceae
Identification Uncaria gambier Roxb.
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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/(Sedi)."

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