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Collector Kvist, L. P.
Number 40575
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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 Chenopodiaceae
Identification Chenopodium ambrosioides L.
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Field notes Herb, 50 cm tall, with strong aromatic smell. Cultivated both by indians and by negroes. Nom. Vern.: Tebajo quillachi tape (Cayapa); Use: For pains in the stomach. Prep.: The plant is boiled and a cupful of the decoction is drunk. As part of a ritual the middle finger is dipped in the liquid.

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