| Collector | Kvist, L. P. |
| Number | 40186 |
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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. Swampy disturbed forest along a stream. |
| Coordinates | 0° 21' S 79° 22' W |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 100 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 100 |
| Start date | 1982/06/09 |
| End date | 1982/06/09 |
| Family | Selaginellaceae |
| Identification | Selaginella geniculata (C. Presl)Spring |
| Determined by | Valdespino, I.A. (NY), 1995. |
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| Field notes | 0.5-1 m tall. In forest on river bank. Nom. Vern.: Chiyacutape (Colorado); Use: For rheumatism. Prep.: A warm bath is prepared of boiled leaves. |
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