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Collector Christensen, H. M.
Number 532
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 1993/09/28
End date 1993/09/28
Family Dioscoreaceae
Identification Dioscorea pyrifolia Kunth.
Determined by Christensen, H.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Thorny climper. Uses: Edible tubers. Medicinal against sore eyes: eat 2-3 fruits, this will also prevent sore eyes for about a year. Name in Kelabit language: War Banar.

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