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| Collector | Kvist, L. P. |
| Number | 40484 |
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| Country | Ecuador |
| Subpart | ESMERALDAS |
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| Locality | Río Cayapa, Zapallo Grande. Río Zapallo Grande (tributary of Río Cayapa) was followed in canoe 2 hours upriver. Riverbank vegetation. |
| Coordinates | 0° 47' N 78° 53' W |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 100 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 100 |
| Start date | 1982/07/02 |
| End date | 1982/07/02 |
| Family | Rubiaceae |
| Identification | Hamelia axillaris Sw. |
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| Field notes | Frequent shrub on river bank. Flowers red-orange. Nom. Vern.: Mincharo gala pusisno tape (Cayapa); Use: For fever. As part of a ritual the shamans tap the patient softly with a twig all over the body to lower the temperature. |
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