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Collector Ellemann, L.
Number 465
Collected with  
Country Tanzania
Subpart ARUSHA
County  
Locality Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Nasipriong'. Collected along a river. Information given by Kidami Metele, irmakaa-agegroup. D. 29.4.93.
Coordinates 3° 12' S 35° 12' E
Minimum elevation (m) 1800
Maximum elevation (m) 1800
Start date 1993/04/29
End date 1993/04/29
Family Rubiaceae
Identification Vangueria acutiloba Robyns
Determined by  
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Maasai name: engumii, fruits: irgum Fruits are eaten. Wood is used for construction of hut and fence around the boma. Decoction of root is drunk as medicine by women, who have miscarried. It cleans the womb.

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