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Collector Kvist, L. P.
Number 40838
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 Euphorbiaceae
Identification Acalypha villosa Jacq.
Determined by Cardiel, J.M. (MA), 1999.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Shrub, 2 m tall. In primary forest on ridge. Nom. Vern.: Supo jopi wallo (Cayapa); Use: For stopping bleedings. Also used for eczemas. Prep.: The leaves are macerated and applied to the bleeding wound.

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