| Collector | Kvist, L. P. |
| Number | 40376 |
| 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 | Solanaceae |
| Identification | Witheringia solanacea L'HŽr. |
| Determined by | S. Knapp, 1987 |
| Identification qualifier | |
| Field notes | Shrub, 2 m tall. Flowers white. Fruits orange. Nom. Vern.: Wa chambi (Cayapa); Use: For abscesses on the body. Prep.: The leaves are boiled and rubbed in the hands, and the decoction is used for a bath. |
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