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Collector Christensen, H. M.
Number 83
Collected with F. L. Apu
Country Malaysia
Subpart SARAWAK
County  
Locality 4th division, Kelabit Highlands. Open buffalo grazed areas around Pa Dalih
Coordinates 3° 40' N 115° 50' E
Minimum elevation (m) 950
Maximum elevation (m) 950
Start date 1993/01/16
End date 1993/01/16
Family Lauraceae
Identification Lindera pipericarpa Boerl.
Determined by Atkins, S.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Tree some 8 m. tall. Crushed leaves and twigs smell strongly of lemon. Mature fruits red. Uses: Leaves are used as a spice/flavour in cooking. Medicinal, against high bloodpressure, the root is cooked with chicken, no salt or other spices, the soup is drunk. Name in Kelabit language: Buah Tenom.

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