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Collector Christensen, H. M.
Number 353
Collected with F. L. Apu
Country Malaysia
Subpart SARAWAK
County  
Locality 4th division, Kelabit Highlands. Primary forest with many mosses on trees around Pa Dalih waterfall
Coordinates 3° 40' N 115° 50' E
Minimum elevation (m) 1550
Maximum elevation (m) 1550
Start date 1993/01/28
End date 1993/01/28
Family Gesneriaceae
Identification Aeschynanthus magnificus Stapf.
Determined by Christensen, H.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Slender epifytic vine. Uses: Magical for men to attract women: The mans hands are smeared with the sap from the pounded flowers. After he touches the women he desires she will become irresistable attracted to him. Name in Kelabit language: No name.

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