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Collector Ellemann, L.
Number 451
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Country Tanzania
Subpart ARUSHA
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Locality Ngorongoro Conservation Area, ca. 12 km Norhtwest of Endulen Village in savanna shrub-grassland, classified as lowland "olpurkel" by the Maasai. Information given by Lepilal Ole Nakuroi and Peter Metele, warriors ca. 30 years.
Coordinates 3° 10' S 35° 12' E
Minimum elevation (m) 1700
Maximum elevation (m) 1700
Start date 1993/04/27
End date 1993/04/27
Family Verbenaceae
Identification Lantana viburnoides Vahl
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Field notes Shrub, flowers cream with yellow tube. Maasai name: armagirigirianie It is used to make a big fire in the centre of the boma together, where four finger tips of "entasimi" is burned to increase the number of cattle. It is used to make a small fire in the gate, so the cattle can pass through, when it has been away for several days for grassing in other areas, while the women are still staying in the boma.

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