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Collector Kvist, L. P.
Number 40305
Collected with Asanza, E.
Country Ecuador
Subpart ESMERALDAS
County  
Locality Río Cayapa, Zapallo Grande. From the bank of the river in front of the village, a trail was followed 6 km into the forest. Gradually farmland and secondary forest was replaced with primary forest. Irregular topography. Many epiphytes and lianas.
Coordinates 0° 48' N 78° 54' W
Minimum elevation (m) 100
Maximum elevation (m) 100
Start date 1982/06/25
End date 1982/06/25
Family Icacinaceae
Identification Discophora guianensis Miers.
Determined by Stefano, D. (MA), 1996.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Shrub, 3 m tall. Flowers yellow. Nom. Vern.: Achutele (Cayapa); Use: For pains in general ("dolor del cuerpo"). The skin is rubbed with the leaves.

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