| Collector | Kvist, L. P. |
| Number | 40830 |
| Collected with | Asanza, E. |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Subpart | ESMERALDAS |
| County | |
| 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 | Ericaceae |
| Identification | Sphyrospermum cordifolium Benth. |
| Determined by | J. L. Luteyn, 1986 (NY) |
| Identification qualifier | |
| Field notes | Epiphyte. In primary forest on ridge. Fruits green. Nom. Vern.: Tembo tape (Cayapa); Use: For pains in the heart. Prep.: The leaves are macerated, mixed with water and applied to the affected place. |
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