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Collector Ellemann, L.
Number 850
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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    
Minimum elevation (m) 1600
Maximum elevation (m) 2200
Start date 1993/08/08
End date 1993/08/08
Family Rhamnaceae
Identification Rhamnus staddo A. Rich.
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Identification qualifier  
Field notes Maasai name: orkokola The dried and grained innerbark on roots is used for "entasimi nanyori" (green entasimi, referring to its colour) by "oloiboni". It can be used for headache as snuff or as protection against harm by other “oloiboni" depending on the"enkidong”, for the last purpose it has to be used together with other kind of “entasimi”. William ole Seki: Stem burned and smoke breathed in.

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