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Collector Christensen, H. M.
Number 215
Collected with F. L. Apu
Country Malaysia
Subpart SARAWAK
County  
Locality 4th division, Kelabit Highlands. Open buffalo grazed area around Pa Dalih
Coordinates 3° 40' N 115° 50' E
Minimum elevation (m) 950
Maximum elevation (m) 950
Start date 1993/01/13
End date 1993/01/13
Family Piperaceae
Identification Piper umbellatum L.
Determined by Christensen, H.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Scrub - small tree. The leaves have an aromatic smell when they are crushed. Uses: Medicinal, against stomach pains: The leaves are heated over the fire and applied as a compress on the painful part. The leaves can also be boiled and the tea drunk against the stomach pains. Name in Kelabit language: Belalang.

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