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Collector Christensen, H. M.
Number 301
Collected with F. L. Apu
Country Malaysia
Subpart SARAWAK
County  
Locality 4th division, Kelabit Highlands. Young secondary forest around Ramudu
Coordinates 3° 40' N 115° 50' E
Minimum elevation (m) 900
Maximum elevation (m) 900
Start date 1993/01/21
End date 1993/01/21
Family Simaroubaceae
Identification Eurocyma longifolia (Burm.
Determined by Christensen, H.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes " Tree 4 m. tall. Uses: Medicinal against all kind of stomach problems especially food poisoning or if one vomit all the time: The root is scrabed and added to a glass of water that is drunk; against ringworm and other skin diseases: Crush the leaves in small small pieces and rub on the affected part; against diarea and general weakness: Boil the root and drink the tea as often as possible; against snakebite: The root is crushed put in a clean piece of cloth, a little bit of water is added, the snakebite is cut free and the root is squeezed so that the juice drips into the wound. Religious in connection with rice harvest ceremonies. Name in Kelabit language: Temawarr/Petawarr."

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