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| Collector | Ellemann, L. |
| Number | 794 |
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| Country | Tanzania |
| Subpart | ARUSHA |
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| Locality | Ngorongoro Conservation Area, along river Embaruwai, in forest with Acacia xanthophloaInformation given by Lepilal ole Nakuroi and William ole Seki Irking'onde-agegroup. |
| Coordinates | 3° 14' S 35° 16' E |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 1600 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 1600 |
| Start date | 1993/08/08 |
| End date | 1993/08/08 |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Identification | Pluchea |
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| Field notes | Subshrub, flowers light purple to white. Maasai name: orkipire lekima (orkipire ~ stick to make soup, enkima ~ fire) Decoction of plant is ued to wash women after delivery, before "leaving the hut", refer to that she is able to work hard, takes place 2-3 months after delivery. Used for "esonchoi". Water is heated with the plant and used to wash the body at night, while everybody else are sleeping. |
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