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Collector Kvist, L. P.
Number 40827
Collected with Asanza, E.
Country Ecuador
Subpart ESMERALDAS
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Locality Río Cayapa. Zapallo Grande. 1 km. upriver the village a trail on the left bank was followed into the forest. The trail rise steeply. Disturbed and primary forest.
Coordinates 0° 48' N 78° 55' W
Minimum elevation (m) 150
Maximum elevation (m) 150
Start date 1982/08/03
End date 1982/08/03
Family Rubiaceae
Identification Agouticarpa williamsii (Standl.)C. Persson
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Field notes Tree, 15 m tall. In primary forest on ridge. Flowers white. Nom. Vern.: Tu main che (Cayapa); Use: For making handles, tips for hoes, handles for machetes etc. The wood is very hard and does not rot.

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