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Collector Kvist, L. P.
Number 40468
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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 Piperaceae
Identification Piper phytolaccaefolium Opiz
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Field notes Shrub, 1 m tall. Shaded in farmland. Nom. Vern.: Biskeno joque pinchori tape (Cayapa); Use: For treatment of deep and serious wounds (Chan- cha). Prep.: The leaves are macerated and applied very wet to the wounds. They are said to make the wounds heal more quickly and to prevent inflammation.

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