| Collector | Kvist, L. P. |
| Number | 40585 |
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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 | Poaceae |
| Identification | Arundinella berteroniana (Schult.)Hitchc. & Chase |
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| Field notes | 60 cm tall. On rocky river bank without other plants. Nom. Vern.: Pichueitape menecha janbi queno tsomi tape (Cayapa); Use: Used by the shamans for pains or fever. The whole body of the patient is massaged with the plant. |