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Collector Ellemann, L.
Number 891
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Country Tanzania
Subpart ARUSHA
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Locality Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Armakutian, above Alchorai and the upper watertank in Loomyoni. Forest with many "osumbath" and "olopironi"bushes. Information given by ole Nduyotoo, Irmishuki-agegroup.
Coordinates 3° 12' S 35° 29' E
Minimum elevation (m) 2000
Maximum elevation (m) 2000
Start date 1993/09/15
End date 1993/09/15
Family Flacourtiaceae
Identification Dovyalis abyssinica (A.Rich.)Werb.
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Field notes Tree. Maasai name: ormorogi Four c. 20 cm long rootpieces with innerbark ( the bark is the most important) is boiled and drunk for all kind of "gonorrhea. Five to six pieces of c. 20 cm long roots with bark can be added to honeybeer during fermentation, it will help to clean the body if anybody has any kind of "gonorrhea".

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