| Collector | Ellemann, L. |
| Number | 849 |
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| Country | Tanzania |
| Subpart | ARUSHA |
| County | |
| Locality | Ngorongoro Conservation Area, around Endulen, in area recognized as highland "osopuko". Collection and information given by Karbebe ole Kareto, irking'onde-agegroup, son of "oloiboni" |
| Coordinates | 3° 11' S 35° 10' E |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 1600 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 2200 |
| Start date | 1993/08/08 |
| End date | 1993/08/08 |
| Family | Ebenaceae |
| Identification | Euclea schimperi (A.DC.)Dandy |
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| Field notes | Tree. Maasai name: orkinyei Decoction of c. 80 x 1 cm diameter root is drunk to provoke diarrhae, when you feel that your stomach is full. It has a red colour and a bitter taste, which one particularly feel as contraction in the throat, while drinking it. The root can be used as toothbrush, if it is used with the bark it colours the lips orange. |
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