| Collector | Ellemann, L. |
| Number | 635 |
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| Country | Tanzania |
| Subpart | ARUSHA |
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| Locality | Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Naisiporiong', 7 km Northwest of Endulen Village. In riverine along seasonal river. Information given by Lekura Metele Irmakaa-agegroup and Lepilal Ole Nakuroi, irking'onde-agegroup. |
| Coordinates | 3° 12' S 35° 12' E |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 1800 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 1800 |
| Start date | 1993/06/11 |
| End date | 1993/06/11 |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Identification | Sphaeranthus confertifolius Robyns |
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| Field notes | Herb, flowers purple. Maasai name: orkipire lekima (orkipire ~ stick to make soup, enkima ~ fire) Decoction of the plant is used to wash the body for a disease called "esonchoi", where people are weak and have white palms of their hands, a sign of insufficient blood. |
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