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| Collector | Christensen, H. M. |
| Number | 791 |
| Collected with | Florence L. Apu, |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Subpart | SARAWAK |
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| Locality | 4th division, Kelabit Highlands, near Pa Dalih close to the bordermark: VO 40 between Indonesia and Malaysia. On ridge in stunted forest. |
| Coordinates | 3° 40' N 115° 50' E |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 1300 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 1300 |
| Start date | 1995/05/08 |
| End date | 1995/05/08 |
| Family | Myrsinaceae |
| Identification | Embelia oblongata Miq. |
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| Field notes | Woody liana with succulent leaves and purple under side of the leaves. Uses: Medicinal against sore eyes, cut a section of the stem near to the ground, blow through it, the sap that comes out is used as an eyedrop. Against diarrhoa: The water from the stem is drunk. Name in Kelabit language: War ilang uko. |
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