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Collector Christensen, H. M.
Number 19
Collected with F. L. Apu
Country Malaysia
Subpart SARAWAK
County  
Locality 4th division, Kelabit Highlands. Naturalized around the Pa Dalih longhouse in open areas
Coordinates 3° 40' N 115° 50' E
Minimum elevation (m) 950
Maximum elevation (m) 950
Start date 1992/12/07
End date 1992/12/07
Family Solanaceae
Identification Nicotiana tabacum L.
Determined by Christensen, H.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Herb. Pale pink flowers. Uses: The leaves can be smoked as tobacco, but this is not used anymore. However, people still cultivate Siguk because the smoke from the leaves keeps insects away from newly hatched chickens. Name in Kelabit language: Siguk.

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