| Collector | Ellemann, L. |
| Number | 872 |
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| Country | Tanzania |
| Subpart | ARUSHA |
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| Locality | Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Entim e Rotian, close to Rhino-lodge. Open forest. Information given by Gasper Leboy Irking'onde-agegroup and Leboy. 2200 |
| Coordinates | 3° 15' S 35° 31' E |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 2200 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 2200 |
| Start date | 1993/08/29 |
| End date | 1993/08/29 |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Identification | Vernonia syringifolia O.Hoffm. |
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| Field notes | Shrub, flowers light lilac. Maasai name: oltiasikong ntim (oltiasikong ~ sharp dispersal organ spread with the wind, entim ~ forest) The dry seeds are dangerous for the eyes. No use. |