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Collector Ellemann, L.
Number 66816
Collected with  
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 Fabaceae
Identification Inga feuillei De Candolle
Determined by Pennington, T. D. (K), 1996.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Tree, cultivated, fruit green. Vernacular name: guaba. Use: the white around the seeds is eaten, is refreshing. Important medicine for the nerves: a decoction of the flowers and fruits are drunk. The leaves are used to tie at the forehead and for washing.

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