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Collector Ellemann, L.
Number 66549
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Country Ecuador
Subpart LOJA
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Locality Loja-Zamora 12 km from Loja, on the finca of Dr. David Espinosa. Information of vernacular name and use: Daniel Chalán Cartuche, Saraguro-indian.
Coordinates 3° 55' S 79° 9' W
Minimum elevation (m) 2600
Maximum elevation (m) 2600
Start date 1988/10/01
End date 1988/10/01
Family Chloranthaceae
Identification Hedyosmum translucidum Cuatrec.
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Field notes Shrub 1/2-1 m high, smell like white spirit. Vernacular name: toronjil del cerro. Use: the wood for fuelwood, it is small. Herb tea is made of the leaves. Medicine for the nerves: a decoction of the flowers is used together with the flowers of "toronjil del cerro" Hedyosmum,"begonia" Begonia and "toronjil" Melissa.

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