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Collector Kvist, L. P.
Number 40582
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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 Malpighiaceae
Identification Banisteriopsis caapi (Spruce ex Grisebach)Morton
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Field notes Cultivated sterile liana, unknown from the nature. Never fertile. Nom. Vern.: Pindechuba (Cayapa); Use: Used by the shamans for the hallucinogenic effect. Prep.: The stem is boiled and about 5 teaspoonfuls of the decoction is drunk in the evening along with much "aguardiente".

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