| Collector | Kvist, L. P. |
| Number | 40557 |
| Collected with | |
| 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 | Malvaceae |
| Identification | Malachra ruderalis GŸrke |
| Determined by | P. Fryxell, 1988-90, on dupl. in QCA. |
| Identification qualifier | |
| Field notes | Shrub, 1.5 m tall. Near houses but not cultivated. Nom. Vern.: Naba tape (Cayapa); Use: For lowering fever. Prep.: The leaves are boiled and used for a bath. |