| Collector | Ellemann, L. |
| Number | 1126 |
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| Country | Tanzania |
| Subpart | ARUSHA |
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| Locality | Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Oldonyo-o-ogol. Grass savanna. Information given by Laombutwa. |
| Coordinates | 2° 45' S 35° 27' E |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 1700 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 1700 |
| Start date | 1994/03/07 |
| End date | 1994/03/07 |
| Family | Nyctaginaceae |
| Identification | Commicarpus plumbagineus (Cav.)Standl. |
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| Field notes | Herb. Maasai name: okiushi Used for pain in the throat. 3-4 roots are boid in 1/2 litre of water and mixed with 1/2 litre of milk and drunk twice a day until recovery. aves eaten by catt and smallstocks. |