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Collector Ellemann, L.
Number 676
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Country Tanzania
Subpart ARUSHA
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Locality Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Oloronyo. Forest. Information given by Sambero Armaduani, Irmakaa- agergroup, Peter Ole Makutiani and William Ole Seki, warriors, Irking'onde agegroup
Coordinates 3° 10' S 35° 21' E
Minimum elevation (m) 2700
Maximum elevation (m) 2700
Start date 1993/06/17
End date 1993/06/17
Family Flacourtiaceae
Identification Dovyalis abyssinica (A.Rich.)Werb.
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Field notes Tree, fruit yellow. Maasai name: ormorogi Fruits are eaten by everybody. They are good for people with "oloirobi". They taste subacid and may be rich in C-vitamins. John Karetu: Decoction of 4-5 roots are drunk by women, who have had an abortion to clean the womb.

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