| Collector | Kvist, L. P. |
| Number | 40551 |
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| Country | Ecuador |
| Subpart | ESMERALDAS |
| County | |
| Locality | Río Cayapa, Zapallo Grande. With canoe the river was followed 5 km. downstream from the village. The collections were done on the riverbank and around houses. |
| Coordinates | 0° 49' N 78° 57' W |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 100 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 100 |
| Start date | 1982/06/30 |
| End date | 1982/06/30 |
| Family | Zingiberaceae |
| Identification | Alpinia purpurata (Vieill.)K. Schum. |
| Determined by | P. J. M. Maas, 1988 |
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| Field notes | Herb, 1 m tall. Along river bank. Inflorescence red. Nom. Vern.: Gasan fuñilla (Cayapa); Use: For pains, headache etc. Prep.: The leaves are chewed with a little water and spit on the affected part. |
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