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Collector Christensen, H. M.
Number 359
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 Winteraceae
Identification Drimys piperita Hook.f.
Determined by Christensen, H.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Small tree some 2 m. tall. with reddish shoots and reddish petiole. Uses: Medicinal for dogs that won´t hunt: The leaves are burnt and the ash is mixed with the dogs food. Then the dog will become a good hunting dog. Name in Kelabit language: Brasang.

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