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
Asteraceae
Identification
Pappobolus ecuadoriensis Panero
Determined by
H. Robinson
Identification qualifier
Field notes
Shrub, flowers yellow. Vernacular name: tarabo. Use: medicine for "inflamación de calor" (spanish term): a decoction of "llantén" Plantago, "flor de mora" Rubus, "sacha gola" Rumex, "shullo" Oenothera, is used for washing.