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Collector Christensen, H. M.
Number 545
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 1993/09/30
End date 1993/09/30
Family Cucurbitaceae
Identification Trichosanthes globosa Blume
Determined by W.J.J.O.de Wilde & Duyfjes
Identification qualifier  
Field notes " Wine. Uses: Medicinal against "Lapula" a kind of chickenpox: Leaves and stems are burnt and the ash is mixed with some water; the paste is massaged all over the body on the sick child. Magic for protection of babies and small children against this disease and other illnesses: Twigs are bend and worn as bracelets and necklaces. Name in Kelabit language: Udo Lapula."

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