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Collector Korning, J.
Number 47428
Collected with Thomsen, K.
Country Ecuador
Subpart NAPO
County  
Locality Añangu, NW corner of the "Parque Nacional Yasuní". Undisturbed forest in the surroundings of the SEF terra firme line and KTH hectar plot.
Coordinates 0° 33' S 76° 22' W
Minimum elevation (m) 260
Maximum elevation (m) 360
Start date 1986/02/01
End date 1986/02/15
Family Rubiaceae
Identification Coussarea brevicaulis Krause
Determined by Taylor, C. M. (MO), 1994.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Shrub with dark green foilage. Flowers green-white. Extract of leaves said to be used as remedy for bad health and strengthening of the heart. Local name "Shungu panga" - "Hoja del corazon". Ethnobotanical information by Victor Rivadeneira.

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