| Collector | Kvist, L. P. |
| Number | 40552 |
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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 | Lythraceae |
| Identification | Cuphea tetrapetala Koehne |
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| Field notes | Shrub, 1 m tall. On river bank. Flowers red. Nom. Vern.: Nicharoca la jabiquino tape (Cayapa); Use: For pains in the stomach. The stomach is massaged with a twig of the plant and a little water. |
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