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| Collector | Ellemann, L. |
| Number | 514 |
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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 | Olacaceae |
| Identification | Ximenia americana L. |
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| Field notes | Shrub. Maasai name: engammai The red decoction of branches is mixed with soup and drunk. Not used for any specific disease. Lepilal ole Nakuroi: it is used to mix with meatsoup to dilute fat, not high estimated and not used at meatcamps. When used sole 5-6 pieces 20 cm long and as thick as a finger is used for a portion suiting for 10 persons. It is good for "olomelok", as it is a bit sweet and makes the mixture heavy, so it better satisfy the stomach. 5-6 pieces 20 cm long and as thick as a finger is used for 2 litre of warter, which is mixed with 3 litre milk. |
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