| Collector | Kvist, L. P. |
| Number | 40416 |
| 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 | Sterculiaceae |
| Identification | Herrania balaensis Preuss. |
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| Field notes | Tree, 6 m tall. Inflorescence dark violet. Flowers whitish. Nom. Vern.: é cacabo chi (Cayapa); Use: The fruits are eaten. |