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| Collector | Ellemann, L. |
| Number | 616 |
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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 | Urticaceae |
| Identification | Urera hypselodendron Wedd, |
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| Field notes | Liana, long unbranched branches were hanging down from a tree. Maasai name: olnyaal (big), enyaal (small) Crushed bark is used as soap to wash the body, is of same quality as "engapooi". 120 cm steem with leaves c. 3 cm wide is pounded and extrated in 5 litre water and given to cows, which has given birth without deliver placenta to expel it. It is of same quality as "osupukiai", but not as good as "oluai". |
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