| Collector | Kvist, L. P. |
| Number | 40049 |
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| Country | Ecuador |
| Subpart | PICHINCHA |
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| Locality | In the Colorado community "Congoma Grande" at km. 23 on the Santa Domingo - Puerto Limón road. Strongly disturbed forest. |
| Coordinates | 0° 21' S 79° 22' W |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 100 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 100 |
| Start date | 1982/06/03 |
| End date | 1982/06/03 |
| Family | Melastomataceae |
| Identification | Blakea subconnata Berg ex Triana |
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| Field notes | Tree, 8 m tall. With white flowers. Nom. Vern.: Quirdo (Colorado); Use: For snake bites. Prep.: The leaves are macerated and applied to the bite. |
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