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| Collector | Ellemann, L. |
| Number | 66899 |
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| Country | Ecuador |
| Subpart | LOJA |
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| Locality | Saraguro. Information of vernacular name and use: Rodrigo Quezada. |
| Coordinates | 3° 37' S 79° 14' W |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 2500 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 2500 |
| Start date | 1989/01/27 |
| End date | 1989/01/27 |
| Family | Cannaceae |
| Identification | Canna |
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| Field notes | Herb. Vernacular name: achira negra. The plant is rich in vitamins and minerals. Use: medicine for tuberculosis: is eaten in "colada" (sweet porridge) with milk. For diarrhoea: the tubers are crushed well and put in water to deposit one day, one teaspoon of the sediment is drunk with water, salt and lime. |
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