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| Collector | Ellemann, L. |
| Number | 520 |
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| Country | Tanzania |
| Subpart | ARUSHA |
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| Locality | Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Collected along dry riverine, ca. 5 km South of Kakesio Village. Ololgumi. Information given by Kámakya Ole Ormúsuyai (1st. son of 2nd. wife) warrior, c. 25 year. |
| Coordinates | 3° 25' S 35° 3' E |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 1800 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 1800 |
| Start date | 1993/05/13 |
| End date | 1993/05/13 |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Identification | Croton dichogamus Pax |
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| Field notes | Shrub. Maasai name: oloibor benek (means white leaves). Big branches are used to close gate of the boma at night. Decoction of root mixed with fat is smeared on the clothes as parfume, particularly used when leaving meatcamp. A warrior mentioned: "The women really like it". |
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