| Collector | Kvist, L. P. |
| Number | 40527 |
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| Country | Ecuador |
| Subpart | ESMERALDAS |
| County | |
| Locality | Río Cayapa, Zapallo Grande. 2 km upriver Río Zapallo Grande. From the right bank a trail led into the forest. Along the trail disturbed forest and slash and burn fields was passed. |
| Coordinates | 0° 48' N 78° 55' W |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 100 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 100 |
| Start date | 1982/07/03 |
| End date | 1982/07/03 |
| Family | Dennstaedtiaceae |
| Identification | Hypolepis hostilis (Kunze)C. Presl |
| Determined by | B. Ollgaard, 1989 |
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| Field notes | Leaves 2.5 m long. In open places along trail. Nom. Vern.: Cubin bicha finchono (Cayapa); Use: Young leaves are boiled and eaten. |
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