| Collector | Ellemann, L. |
| Number | 403 |
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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 | Asteraceae |
| Identification | Aspilia mossambicensis (Oliv.)Wild. |
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| Field notes | shrub Maasai name: oloiyapasei. Six pieces of 10 cm long roots is boiled for a few minutes, mixed with a few drops of milk to change its colour and drunk by children with "oloirobi" (means cold, but doesn't refer to a specific disease). The decoction is clear and without bitter taste. The plant is eaten by goats. |
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