| Collector | Kvist, L. P. |
| Number | 40345 |
| 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 | Loranthaceae |
| Identification | Phthirusa pyrifolia (H.B.K.)Eichl. |
| Determined by | J. Kuijt (LEA), 1992. |
| Identification qualifier | |
| Field notes | Parasitic. Nom. Vern.: Ya peno maiteno ta-pé (Cayapa); Use: For pains caused by blows and falls. Prep.: The leaves are warmed and applied to the affected part. |
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