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Collector Christensen, H. M.
Number 303
Collected with F. L. Apu
Country Malaysia
Subpart SARAWAK
County  
Locality 4th division, Kelabit Highlands. Young fallow area around Batu Batong
Coordinates 3° 40' N 115° 50' E
Minimum elevation (m) 1000
Maximum elevation (m) 1000
Start date 1993/01/23
End date 1993/01/23
Family Fabaceae
Identification Derris
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Field notes Woody climper 10 cm. dia. Uses: Poison for tuba fishing: the roots are chrused and thrown into the river - the fish are stunned. Medicinal: Against ringworms "Kuri" and other skindiseases on humans and dogs: The crushed root are mixed with water and the liquid are smeared onto the affected part. Name in Kelabit language: War Tabayan.

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