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Collector Kvist, L. P.
Number 40389
Collected with Asanza, E.
Country Ecuador
Subpart ESMERALDAS
County  
Locality Río Cayapa, Zapallo Grande. Río Zapallo Grande (tributary of Río Cayapa) was followed 500 m. upriver. From the left bank a trail led into the forest. Through disturbed areas finally primary upland forest was reached on a ridge.
Coordinates 0° 48' N 78° 54' W
Minimum elevation (m) 200
Maximum elevation (m) 200
Start date 1982/06/28
End date 1982/06/28
Family Lamiaceae
Identification Hyptis capitata Jacq.
Determined by Harley,R.M.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Shrub, 60 cm tall. Flowers small, white. Nom. Vern.: Calabos tape (Cayapa); Use: For eczema (called "nigua") or fungal desease ("clavo"). Prep.: The leaves are macerated and rubbed on the affected parts of the skin.

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