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Collector Christensen, H. M.
Number 322
Collected with F. L. Apu
Country Malaysia
Subpart SARAWAK
County  
Locality 4th division, Kelabit Highlands. Old secondary forest around Pa Dalih
Coordinates 3° 40' N 115° 50' E
Minimum elevation (m) 1050
Maximum elevation (m) 1050
Start date 1993/01/30
End date 1993/01/30
Family Urticaceae
Identification Pilea apoensis Elmer
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Field notes Herb with swollen internodes. Uses: Medicinal aganst swollen and painfull stomach: The whole herb is burnt and the ash is smeared on the stomach, are used on its own or together with Akus (female) Dichroa febrifuga (H.C. 323) Akus (male) are considered more effective than Akus (female). Name in Kelabit language: Akus (male).

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