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| Collector | Kvist, L. P. |
| Number | 40859 |
| 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 | Piperaceae |
| Identification | Piper tricuspe (Miq.)C. DC. |
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| Field notes | Shrub, 1.5 m tall. Cultivated near houses by blacks. Nom. Vern.: Mutu mu tape (Cayapa); Use: For hair washing. By this treatment a disease called "Rasquña", an allergic disease caused by fungi and lice, is cured, and the lice are extermi- nated. Prep.: The leaves are macerated and mixed with water. |
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