| Collector | Kvist, L. P. |
| Number | 40461 |
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| Country | Ecuador |
| Subpart | ESMERALDAS |
| County | |
| Locality | Río Cayapa. Zapallo Grande. Farmland close to the village. |
| Coordinates | 0° 48' N 78° 54' W |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 100 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 100 |
| Start date | 1982/07/01 |
| End date | 1982/07/01 |
| Family | Melastomataceae |
| Identification | Arthrostema ciliatum Ruiz & Pav. |
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| Field notes | Climbing herb in farmland. Petals pink. Nom. Vern.: Simogo tape (Cayapa); Use: The young parts of the shoots are eaten with salt, when found in the field. |