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Collector Ellemann, L.
Number 66835
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Country Ecuador
Subpart LOJA
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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 Crassulaceae
Identification Bryophyllum pinnatum (L.)Kurtz
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Field notes Herb, flowers green to purple. Vernacular name: tomalillo. Use: medicine for headache: the crushed leaves and "alcanfor" (camphor?) is tied at the forehead. For "aire frío" (Spanish term): a decoction with "alcanfor" (camphor?) and sugar is drunk.

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