| Collector | Ellemann, L. |
| Number | 649 |
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| Country | Tanzania |
| Subpart | ARUSHA |
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| Locality | Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ololgumi, along Kakesio river, a seasonal river. Information given by Kamakya Ole and Lepilal Ole Nakuroi, Irking'onde-agegroup. |
| Coordinates | 3° 20' S 35° 2' E |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 1600 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 1600 |
| Start date | 1993/06/15 |
| End date | 1993/06/15 |
| Family | Nyctaginaceae |
| Identification | Commicarpus plumbagineus (Cav.)Standl. |
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| Field notes | Scrambr, flowers white. Maasai name: okiushin (name only known by pilal). No use. John Keretu: Decoction of root mixed with milk is drunk for probms int throat. Used for mastitis, root is burned so smoke heat udder. |