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Collector Christensen, H. M.
Number 717
Collected with Florence L. Apu
Country Malaysia
Subpart SARAWAK
County  
Locality 4th division, Kelabit Highlands, near Pa Dalih. Open buffalo grazed area.
Coordinates 3° 40' N 115° 50' E
Minimum elevation (m) 950
Maximum elevation (m) 950
Start date 1995/03/01
End date 1995/03/01
Family Melastomataceae
Identification Dissochaeta divaricata (Willd.)G. Don
Determined by Renner, S. (MO), 2000.
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Field notes " Climber in open bushy area. White petals. Purple fruits. Uses: Medicinally, to treat boils ""beung"", Well dried leaves are burnt, the ash is applied onto the boil. The treatment is repeated until the boil is finished. Name in Kelabit language: War Beung."

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