| Collector | Kvist, L. P. |
| Number | 40362 |
| Collected with | Asanza, E. |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Subpart | ESMERALDAS |
| County | |
| Locality | Río Cayapa, Zapallo Grande. Río Zapallo Grande (tributary of Río Cayapa) was followed 1 km. upriver. From the left bank a trail was followed 2.5 hours walking. The trail led to a ridge. Upland rain forest. |
| Coordinates | 0° 48' N 78° 54' W |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 200 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 200 |
| Start date | 1982/06/27 |
| End date | 1982/06/27 |
| Family | Marantaceae |
| Identification | Goeppertia metallica (Körn. ex Regel) Borchs. & S.Suárez |
| Determined by | F. Borchsenius |
| Identification qualifier | |
| Field notes | Flowers violet. Leaves with a pattern of pale green above. Leaves violet beneath. Nom. Vern.: O-co remedio tape (Cayapa); Use: For coughs with blood. Prep.: The roots are crushed, mixed with a little water and drunk. |
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