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| Collector | Ellemann, L. |
| Number | 509 |
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| Country | Tanzania |
| Subpart | ARUSHA |
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| Locality | Ngorongoro Conservation Area, 2 km south of Endulen village, along Emborrkwai river in riverine forest. Information given by Mepalari Mushumbay, from Arusha Mwarusha-tribe, 40 years, has lived in Endulen 20 years, is owner of many beehives. |
| Coordinates | 3° 14' S 35° 16' E |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 1700 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 1700 |
| Start date | 1993/05/12 |
| End date | 1993/05/12 |
| Family | Rhamnaceae |
| Identification | Helinus mystacinus E.Mey. ex Steud. |
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| Field notes | 4 m high shrub, not able to support itself. Maasai name: olesupeni (supen ~ young female) Decoction of root is mixed with soup or drunk as tea mixed with milk. It helps to cure pain in the back, can be used by everybody, even though mostly drunk by women. Not known by Lepilal ole Nakuroi. |
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