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Collector Ellemann, L.
Number 66814
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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 Polemoniaceae
Identification Cantua quercifolia Juss.
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Field notes Shrub, flowers white, leaves sticky. Vernacular name: cholala. Use: medicine for ache in the knees: roast the leaves and dress with them. To get the warmth: use the plant for bath.

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