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Collector Kvist, L. P.
Number 40749
Collected with Asanza, E.
Country Ecuador
Subpart ESMERALDAS
County  
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 augustum Rudge
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Identification qualifier  
Field notes Shrub, 2 m tall. Nom. Vern.: Ge' pataj pa jake (Cayapa); Use: The shamans use this plant as part of a curing ritual. They tap the body of the patient softly with a twig.

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