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Collector Ellemann, L.
Number 91682
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Country Ecuador
Subpart LOJA
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Locality 10 km north of Saraguro, on Lugma Huaycu. Information of vernacular name and use: Maríe Christine Bermeo, Saraguro-indian.
Coordinates 3° 33' S 79° 14' W
Minimum elevation (m) 2100
Maximum elevation (m) 2300
Start date 1989/03/17
End date 1989/03/17
Family Rubiaceae
Identification Mitracarpus
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Field notes Scandent scrub, flowers white, grow on newly disturbed ground. Vernacular name: apio de tierra. Use: medicine for liver and indigestion: a decoction of the plant and "alco papa" (plant species uncollected), "chicoria" and "gualloa" Dalea is used.

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