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Collector Lawesson, J. E.
Number 39656
Collected with Laessoe, T. & Jorgensen, P. M.
Country Ecuador
Subpart NAPO
County  
Locality Añangu, Río Napo. Tropical rain forest. Terra firme.
Coordinates 0° 31' S 76° 23' W
Minimum elevation (m) 260
Maximum elevation (m) 260
Start date 1983/06/29
End date 1983/06/29
Family Melastomataceae
Identification Arthrostema ciliatum Ruiz & Pav.
Determined by Wurdack, 1985
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Calyx green. Corolla purple. Local name: "Agro Viro", used against acidic burps and pains in throat. Stem and flowers eaten fresh.

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