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Collector Christensen, H. M.
Number 263
Collected with F. L. Apu
Country Malaysia
Subpart SARAWAK
County  
Locality 4th division, Kelabit Highlands. Buffalo grazed area around Pa Dalih
Coordinates 3° 40' N 115° 50' E
Minimum elevation (m) 950
Maximum elevation (m) 950
Start date 1993/01/17
End date 1993/01/17
Family Euphorbiaceae
Identification Acalypha caturus Bl.
Determined by Christensen, H.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Tree some 6 m. tall with rosa-pinkish "heart-wood". Uses: Leaves was in former times (30 years ago) used as a 2. quality tobacco. The leaves are rolled, sliced and dried in the sun or over the fire. Name in Kelabit language: Kayu Tapang.

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