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| Collector | Christensen, H. M. |
| Number | 418 |
| Collected with | F. L. Apu |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Subpart | SARAWAK |
| County | |
| Locality | 4th division, Kelabit Highlands. Secondary forest around Pa Dalih |
| Coordinates | 3° 40' N 115° 50' E |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 1000 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 1000 |
| Start date | 1993/03/30 |
| End date | 1993/03/30 |
| Family | Rubiaceae |
| Identification | Ophiorrhiza |
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| Field notes | Vine crawling on the ground. Dark green leaves with white edges. Uses: Magical for men to attract women and women to attract men: The hands are smeared with the sap from the pounded leaves. After this he/she touches the women/man he/she desires then she/he will become irresistable attracted to him/her. If one wants to appear appealing in general: the crushed leaves are mixed with coconut oil and the hair is greased with the oilment. Name in Kelabit language: No name. |
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