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| Collector | Ellemann, L. |
| Number | 892 |
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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 | Rhamnaceae |
| Identification | Rhamnus prinoides L'Hér. |
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| Field notes | Tree. Maasai name: orkonyil Decoction of root is sued to mix with meatsoup, and to make a waterextract, which is blue and very bitter, both used during meatcamps. The waterextract change the urines colour to blue. Four to six pieces of root can be added to honeybeer during fermentation to clean the body, particularly for "gonorrhea". It makes the honeybeer a bit bitter and stimulates urination. |
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