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| Collector | Ellemann, L. |
| Number | 398 |
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| Country | Tanzania |
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| Locality | Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Between Endulen Hospital and Ndiyan. Shrub savanna. Information given by Lepilal Ole Nakuroi, Irking'onde-age group, and Saning'o Siroyan Ole Nakuroi, c. 85 years. |
| Coordinates | 3° 12' S 35° 16' E |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 1900 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 1900 |
| Start date | 1993/04/22 |
| End date | 1993/04/22 |
| Family | Rubiaceae |
| Identification | Rubia cordifolia Linn. |
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| Field notes | Twiner, flowers yellow Maasai name: orng'eriandus (big), eng'eriandus (small), specified later as orng'eriandus loonjashurri (enjashurr ~ sword sheet). Sap of the root with bark is red and used to polish the sheath of the sword. The root is chewed and give the skin a bright red colour. It can be mixed with a red powder bought at the market to give a bright red colour, which the sap of the root preserve. |
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