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Collector Kvist, L. P.
Number 40344
Collected with Asanza, E.
Country Ecuador
Subpart ESMERALDAS
County  
Locality Río Cayapa, Zapallo Grande. 500 m upstream the village a trail on the opposite bank was followed into the forest. The forest change gradually from stongly disturbed to a rich primary forest.
Coordinates 0° 48' N 78° 54' W
Minimum elevation (m) 100
Maximum elevation (m) 100
Start date 1982/06/26
End date 1982/06/26
Family Melastomataceae
Identification Triolena barbeyana Cogn.
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Field notes Herb, 40 cm tall. Nom. Vern.: Jojorota-pé (Cayapa); Use: For bites of the snake Lachesis muta ("Verrugo- sa"). Prep.: The leaves are macerated and applied to the bite; will extract the poison and relieve the pain.

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