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Collector Ellemann, L.
Number 66515
Collected with  
Country Ecuador
Subpart LOJA
County  
Locality Loja-Zamora 12 km from Loja, on the finca of Dr. David Espinosa. Information of vernacular names: Daniel Chalán Chartuche, Saraguro-indian.
Coordinates 3° 55' S 79° 9' W
Minimum elevation (m) 2400
Maximum elevation (m) 2400
Start date 1988/09/30
End date 1988/09/30
Family Myrsinaceae
Identification Geissanthus vanderwerffii Pipoly
Determined by J. Pipoly (MO), 1992.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Tree 3 m high, bark grey, slash light, fruits green Vernacular name: yuber colorado. Use: the wood is not fine, but strong, is used for construction. Medicine: for children, who have touched venomous plants: the leaves are roasted in the fire and placed on the skin.

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