| Collector | Kvist, L. P. |
| Number | 40533 |
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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 | Dryopteridaceae |
| Identification | Elaphoglossum herminieri (Bary & FŽe)T. Moore |
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| Field notes | Epiphytic on tree cut down in primary forest. Nom. Vern.: Achubandape (Cayapa); Use: For hair washing. Prep.: The leaves are macerated and mixed with cold water. The hair is washed with this mixture at full moon. It is said to make the hair grow more quickly. |
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