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Collector Kvist, L. P.
Number 40076
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Country Ecuador
Subpart PICHINCHA
County  
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 Rubiaceae
Identification Hamelia macrantha Little
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Field notes Shrub, 3 m tall. Growing in a hedge. Flowers yellow. Nom. Vern.: Quimide (Colorado); Use: For hair washing. It is said to make the hair grow more quickly. Prep.: The leaves are macerated and mixed with water.

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