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| Collector | Kvist, L. P. |
| Number | 40562 |
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| Country | Ecuador |
| Subpart | ESMERALDAS |
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| 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 | Amaranthaceae |
| Identification | Amaranthaceae |
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| Field notes | Sterile herb. Cultivated by the negroes. Stems and leaves below violet. Leaf violet-green above. Nom. Vern.: Tembo tape (Cayapa); Use: 1) For anaemia. Prep.: The leaves are macerated in cold water and the red mixture is drunk. It is said to be rich in vitamins too. 2) For a skin disease called "espardo". Prep.: The leaves are macerated in cold water, and about 3 teaspoonfuls of the mixture are drunk. |
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