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| Collector | Christensen, H. M. |
| Number | 406 |
| Collected with | F. L. Apu |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Subpart | SARAWAK |
| County | |
| Locality | 4th division, Kelabit Highlands. Buffalo grazed area around Pa Dalih |
| Coordinates | 3° 40' N 115° 50' E |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 950 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 950 |
| Start date | 1993/08/13 |
| End date | 1993/08/13 |
| Family | Rubiaceae |
| Identification | Myrmecodia tuberosa Jack. |
| Determined by | Christensen, H. |
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| Field notes | Epiphyte on dead tree 4 m. above ground. Inhabited by ants. Uses: Medicinal, against malaria, diarrea and diarrea containing blood. The tuber is sliced and dried. When needed a tea can be made from the dried parts and drunk. Name in Kelabit language: Kalang Bubpu. |
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