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Collector Ellemann, L.
Number 66785
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Country Ecuador
Subpart LOJA
County  
Locality Lugma Huycu 12 km north of Saraguro. Information of local name and use: Marie Christine Bermeo, Saraguro-indian.
Coordinates 3° 34' S 79° 15' W
Minimum elevation (m) 2100
Maximum elevation (m) 2100
Start date 1989/01/19
End date 1989/01/19
Family Sapotaceae
Identification Chrysophyllum manaosense (Aubrév.)T.D. Penn.
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Field notes Tree, cultivated, white latex. Vernacular name: luma. Use: the fruits are eaten. Medicine for the nerves: the flowers are used. For "inflamación de calor" (spanish term) and influenza: a decoction are used for washing and the leaves for make a dressing.

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