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Collector Christensen, H. M.
Number 348
Collected with F. L. Apu
Country Malaysia
Subpart SARAWAK
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Locality 4th division, Kelabit Highlands. Primary forest with many mosses on trees
Coordinates 3° 40' N 115° 50' E
Minimum elevation (m) 1600
Maximum elevation (m) 1600
Start date 1993/01/28
End date 1993/01/28
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Identification Plantae
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Field notes Liana, growing up into the canopy. Sterile coll. Very rare according to the Kelabit people. Uses: The Kelabit people use the wood from the liana as medicine. It is said to be able to cure a large number of diseases. The wood is scraped and the powder is soluted in water to be drinken.Name in Kelabit language: War Doyong.

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