| Collector | Kvist, L. P. |
| Number | 40505 |
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| Country | Ecuador |
| Subpart | ESMERALDAS |
| County | |
| 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 | Selaginellaceae |
| Identification | Selaginella flagellata Spring |
| Determined by | Valdespino, I. A. (NY), 1995. |
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| Field notes | Epiphytic on tree trunk, hanging over the river. Nom. Vern.: Chigaso tape (Cayapa); Use: The leaves are macerated and used for incised wounds to stop bleedings. |
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