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Collector Ellemann, L.
Number 66562
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Country Ecuador
Subpart LOJA
County  
Locality Loja-Zamora road 12 km from Loja on the finca of Dr.David Espinosa. Information of Vernacular name and use: Daniel Chálan Cartuche.
Coordinates 3° 55' S 79° 9' W
Minimum elevation (m) 2600
Maximum elevation (m) 2600
Start date 1988/10/02
End date 1988/10/02
Family Aquifoliaceae
Identification Ilex guayusa Loes.
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Field notes Tree, 2 m high. Vernacular name: guayusa del monte. Use: medicine for children with diarrhea: a decoction of the leaves is drunk. It is possible that this drink contains C-vitamin.

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