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| Collector | Kvist, L. P. |
| Number | 40472 |
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| Country | Ecuador |
| Subpart | ESMERALDAS |
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| 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 | Bixaceae |
| Identification | Bixa orellana L. |
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| Field notes | Cultivated in farmland. Nom. Vern.: Pabano tape (Cayapa); Use: This sort of "achiote" is only used by the sha- mans. They mix the seeds with water in the mouth and blow the mixture over the patient. This treatment is used as an act of exorcism, when the patient is pos- sessed by an evil spirit. |
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