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Collector Christensen, H. M.
Number 500
Collected with F. L. Apu
Country Malaysia
Subpart SARAWAK
County  
Locality 4th division, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Stunted primary forest around Long Layu
Coordinates 3° 40' N 115° 50' E
Minimum elevation (m) 1100
Maximum elevation (m) 1100
Start date 1993/08/10
End date 1993/08/10
Family Gesneriaceae
Identification Aeschynanthus gibbsiae S.
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: Busak Paramai.

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