| Collector | Ellemann, L. |
| Number | 570 |
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| Country | Tanzania |
| Subpart | ARUSHA |
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| Locality | Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Oloronyo. Shrub-savanna on steep slope. Information given by Information given by Armaduani, grandfather, Ilnyangusi-agegroup, and Sambero Armaduani, father, Irmakaa-agegroup. |
| Coordinates | 3° 11' S 35° 21' E |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 2800 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 2800 |
| Start date | 1993/05/20 |
| End date | 1993/05/20 |
| Family | Oliniaceae |
| Identification | Olinia rochetiana A. Juss. |
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| Field notes | Shrub. Maasai name: orkirenyi (big), enkirenyi (small). Used to cure "oloirobi". The bitter bark or leaves are chewed or a decoction of all parts of the plant is mixed with a little milk, last preparation particularly for children. It is red and bitter. William ole Seki: It is used in meatcamp, but with care as it can lead to lose of sexual appetite. Koto kunyinya Nailole (called Ngilole), traditional mid-wife, Olmekeke: Used for children with "oloirobi", one piece 1 finger thick and as long as two fingers of bark of steem are boiled for a few minutes and a bit of milk is added to reduce bitterness, as it is very bitter. Not as good as "oloisuki". |
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