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| Collector | Ellemann, L. |
| Number | 615 |
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| Country | Tanzania |
| Subpart | ARUSHA |
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| Locality | Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Oloronyo. Close mist forest in steep slope towards west. Information given by Ole Nesere, irmakaa-ageset and Pavorik ilterito-ageset. |
| Coordinates | 3° 10' S 35° 21' E |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 2700 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 2700 |
| Start date | 1993/06/02 |
| End date | 1993/06/02 |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Identification | Malva verticillata L. |
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| Field notes | Herb, flowers white. Maasai name: engapooi (Lepilal Ole Nakuroi said the name is: engaposh). The grained root is like soap and the warriors use it to wash their hair. The grained root is put on wounds both new and inflammed wounds. Lepilal ole Nakuroi: name is engaposh. William ole Seki: Smashed bark on root is used on burns to prevent infections. |
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