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| Collector | Kvist, L. P. |
| Number | 40748 |
| Collected with | Asanza, E. |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Subpart | ESMERALDAS |
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| Locality | Río Cayapa, Zapallo Grande. In front of the village at rail was followed into the forest. Disturbed forest. |
| Coordinates | 0° 48' N 78° 55' W |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 100 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 100 |
| Start date | 1982/08/01 |
| End date | 1982/08/02 |
| Family | Piperaceae |
| Identification | Piper hispidum Swartz. |
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| Field notes | Shrub, 1.5 m tall. Nom. Vern.: Pu pin ja (Cayapa); Use: Used by the shamans as part of a curing ritual. A bath of macerated leaves in water is prepared for the patient. The shaman fills his mouth with the mixture and spits it over the body of the patient. |
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