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Collector Ellemann, L.
Number 539
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Country Tanzania
Subpart ARUSHA
County  
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 Asphodelaceae
Identification Aloe secundiflora Engl.
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Field notes Leaves in roset, flowers red with green tip. Maasai name: esuguroi (small) osúguroi (big). Steem used for fermentation of honeybeer, called "enaisho". Sap dropped in the ears for pain in the ears. William ole Seki: Used for rheumatism, leaves are heated and stepped on by the patient.

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