| Collector | Kvist, L. P. |
| Number | 40590 |
| Collected with | |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Subpart | ESMERALDAS |
| County | |
| Locality | Río Cayapa, Zapallo Grande. By canoe the river was followed 5 km upriver making collections on the riverbank and around houses. |
| Coordinates | 0° 46' N 78° 55' W |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 100 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 100 |
| Start date | 1982/07/04 |
| End date | 1982/07/04 |
| Family | Polygalaceae |
| Identification | Polygala paniculata L. |
| Determined by | Eriksen, B., Staahl, B., Persson, C. (GB) |
| Identification qualifier | |
| Field notes | Herb, 50 cm tall. In low vegetation around houses. Cultivated. Flowers blue. Nom. Vern.: Embacha chuno tape (Cayapa); Use: Cultivated as an ornamental plant. |