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Collector Kvist, L. P.
Number 40795
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 Polypodiaceae
Identification Polypodium loriciforme Rosenst.
Determined by Moran, R. C. (AAU), 1994.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Epiphyte. Nom. Vern.: Achu boa tape (Cayapa); Use: For hair washing. Prep.: The leaves are macerated and mixed with water. It is said to make the hair grow more quickly.

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